What loads should I try?

[davisd9]

I have a Mossberg 835 and just recently found a Star Dot choke for it.  I was wondering what load suggestions there are for this combo.  I will shoot a 3.5" shell but are leaning to a 3".  For the choke being a .676 constriction I was thinking 5, 6, or 7 shot would be best for patterning.  IF I can get 225 - 250 in a 10" circle then I am happy, do not want to shoot a rifle like pattern at him at 15 yards, lol.  I am very thankful for any suggestions. 

[paladin]

If you are talking lead I would go with Wim supreme #6 shot.

[Gobble!]

I have a Mossberg 835 and just recently found a Star Dot choke for it.  I was wondering what load suggestions there are for this combo.  I will shoot a 3.5" shell but are leaning to a 3".  For the choke being a .676 constriction I was thinking 5, 6, or 7 shot would be best for patterning.  IF I can get 225 - 250 in a 10" circle then I am happy, do not want to shoot a rifle like pattern at him at 15 yards, lol.  I am very thankful for any suggestions. 

go with the 3" 2oz #7 Hevi13 shells.....lead won't get you those kinds of numbers at 40 yards

[drum817]

go with the 3" 2oz #7 Hevi13 shells.....lead won't get you those kinds of numbers at 40 yards

  The 7's "should" give you those kind of numbers.

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

Hevi-13 3.5" #7's

[Ctomp1974]

H13 3.5 6's should give you those numbers. If you stick with the 3", you'll need to use h13 7's.
835, stardot, 40yds, 3.5, #6's/

[davisd9]

Thanks for the advice!