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Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 07:39:09 AM
I bought a new winchester sxp longbeard Shotgun and I am not getting the pattern I'm looking for outta the factory choke. Anyone else have this gun. What are you shooting.
Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Izzyjoe on April 06, 2017, 07:52:42 AM
What kind of pattern are you getting? Personally I would clean the barrel good, and remove any oil left in the barrel. You can also shoot a few boxes of birdshot to break the barrel in, and get used to the gun. But make sure it's clean before you pattern it again. Cold temps have also been known to affect patterns too!
Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 08:09:50 AM
I'm new to the site and can't get a picture to post. It definitely kills but I just thought it would be a bit better.
Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Bowguy on April 06, 2017, 08:16:05 AM
Quote from: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 08:09:50 AM
I'm new to the site and can't get a picture to post. It definitely kills but I just thought it would be a bit better.
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Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 09:02:58 AM
All 40 yard pattern from #6's  I believe the resign was broken in one box (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/fb3cd7aeb2a932448094254806557b1b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/7e910c7364f6c9faf0761f1a4d1163d6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/1e3b99d4c27000877595d211d23b81a5.jpg)

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Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 09:03:20 AM
Quote from: Bowguy on April 06, 2017, 08:16:05 AM
Quote from: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 08:09:50 AM
I'm new to the site and can't get a picture to post. It definitely kills but I just thought it would be a bit better.
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Thanks!

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Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
50 and 60 yards also(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/d51a549bc94ee9181afefbcb6758a780.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/a092993ea222a289f2a03364803b99b1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: sevetts on April 06, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Those are terrific patterns, I don't know what your looking for but your prolly not gonna beat that by much. That's a cool shotgun I was very interested in one of those earlier this year but went a different route. Good luck
Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tom Foolery on April 06, 2017, 09:49:20 AM
Quote from: sevetts on April 06, 2017, 09:24:11 AM
Those are terrific patterns, I don't know what your looking for but your prolly not gonna beat that by much.


I agree


The only thing I will add is that IMO your 1st two 40yd patterns are right and the 3rd one is low. 
Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 10:17:30 AM
I guess maybe I was over thinking things?

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Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tom Foolery on April 06, 2017, 10:18:36 AM
Other than being sure everything was centered up I think those are great patterns.
Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 10:44:32 AM
I've shot at 20 yards and it hits dead Center

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Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 10:45:04 AM
Might have just flinched

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Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: BDeal on April 06, 2017, 01:20:58 PM
#6 shot??
Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 02:08:54 PM
Yeah 6 shot are those patterns in have shot 4's and 5's also

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Title: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 02:10:11 PM
5's at 50(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/84b099149dad0286649bc06b42562bef.jpg)

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Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: houagie on April 07, 2017, 03:14:43 AM
id be pretty content with those patterns.
Title: Re: Winchester sxp longbeard 12ga
Post by: Strutr on April 07, 2017, 04:22:55 PM
Quote from: Tcagle on April 06, 2017, 10:17:30 AM
I guess maybe I was over thinking things?

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Yep, I'd say so.