Mossberg 510 mini w/apex 7x9

[fmf]

Mossberg 510 mini, factory full, apex small-town 1 5/8  7.5x9 blend.  42 yards on the range finder 10" = 218  I didn't draw and count 20"
Choke it tighter?  Go to straight 9's ( I want to anyway)?  I only shot 7.5x9's because that's all that was available here today.  I shoot straight 9's out of my 12 and have no complaints.  I think the 10" numbers are good to go and look pretty clean, but outside the 10 leaves something to be desired for sure.  I do appreciate that this is with just the factory full choke and a blend though.

Obviously the POA POI is off, and I happen to already have a Mossberg 500 rail and red dot to remedy that, just gotta get back out and dial that in.  I'm more curious on your thoughts on the load and choke. Thanks

[paboxcall]

I think that's pretty good at that distance, especially with the #7s mixed in. I'd hunt that for sure. Not sure what's your gaining making the pattern core hotter.

[fmf]

I think that's pretty good at that distance, especially with the #7s mixed in. I'd hunt that for sure. Not sure what's your gaining making the pattern core hotter.

Yeah you're right.  I don't need the core any hotter, I was just thinking about pulling some of those fliers into the 20.  What I need to do is just be glad the full choke shoots this well and call it a day.  Lord knows I don't need to start buying chokes and go down that rabbit hole.

[davisd9]

That dog will hunt, but if you want more hits then go to straight 9s.  There is no sense in a TSS 7 unless that is all your laws allow and then I would use the Fed HW 7s or try the Kent 7s.  Great pattern that will kill just fine!

[fmf]

decided to try a Carlson's .568 and the Fed 9's

40 yards ranged, 41 degrees and windy

[nmsshooter]

That's a lot better in my opinion