Patterened the new 20 gauge SX4 today

[lunghit]

I planned to test 3 chokes today but because of the heat I only patterned my Indian Creek .562. The gun is a 20 gauge Winchester SX4 and I used Apex 3" number 9's in a 24" barrel. I first sighted in the new FF3 with field loads at 10 yards. I cleaned the barrel and shot two more times cleaning in between shots at 40 yards. The first time I got 309 hits the second shot got 349 hits. I then cleaned the barrel again and took a shot at 20 yards at a turkey head target. I adjusted for the slight right shot pattern so in the spring when I shoot again I should be dead on. Don't mind the multiple black dots, they were used as reference to move the red dot to the center of the pattern.

[Greg Massey]

Looking good, nothing better than putting a new gun to the test..

[fishr64]

Looking good!!

[crow]

 


What is the shot payload in their 3" load

[Tom007]

Looks real good........

[lunghit]

What is the shot payload in their 3" load

1 5/8 ounce of shot

[Ranman]

I think you are all set..

[the Ward]

Great pattern and great looking gun 

[lunghit]

Thanks everyone. Going to take one or two more shots before the spring season and this gun will be hunt ready. Not even going to try a different choke.

[spurred63]

I wouldn't want to be the bird that walks in front of you!
Great setup

[2eagles]

So what two chokes didn't you use? My SX4 has a 28" barrel. I was using Hevi13 7's with deadly results this year, but am kind of short on them and may try tss next spring since 9's will probably be legal in Iowa.

[lunghit]

So what two chokes didn't you use? My SX4 has a 28" barrel. I was using Hevi13 7's with deadly results this year, but am kind of short on them and may try tss next spring since 9's will probably be legal in Iowa.

I have a Jebs .565 and an Indian Creek .575 that I was going to try. I also have a Indian Creek .570 but that's going in the SX3 20 gauge. That choke also puts over 300 in the 10 in the SX3. If I had to pick one choke to try in the SX4 I'd go with the .570 Indian creek. And 9's will most likely be legal here in NY as well.