Stoeger M3020

[bwhana]

Used a Carlson's TSS .555 last year and it was great.  I saw recent videos that suggested .562 IC for better patterns.  I never shot the factory choke but decide to try this morning just for fun.  This is the pattern with Apex #9 at 50 yds.  I didn't count them, but that is a 12" circle and I was holding dead center.  Had 3 shots just like that, so I'm hunting with it.  The second pic is the result with the Carlson for comparison, again at 50yds and not bad.

[BINK McCARTY]

This is with the factory choke that came with the gun? .569 is what it miced for me. I've heard they are impressive....now I KNOW they are!!!Good luck !!!

[mmorgan9812]

Very nice I like the first pattern

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[bwhana]

This is with the factory choke that came with the gun? .569 is what it miced for me. I've heard they are impressive....now I KNOW they are!!!Good luck !!!

Yes.  I emailed Stoeger and they said it is a .575.  I have a cheap mic that only does 2 decimal points, but I think it is a .565.  I never tried it last year when I got the gun because I assumed the Carlson's would be better and the patterns with it were great, but not this good.

[BINK McCARTY]

This is with the factory choke that came with the gun? .569 is what it miced for me. I've heard they are impressive....now I KNOW they are!!!Good luck !!!

Yes.  I emailed Stoeger and they said it is a .575.  I have a cheap mic that only does 2 decimal points, but I think it is a .565.  I never tried it last year when I got the gun because I assumed the Carlson's would be better and the patterns with it were great, but not this good.

I'd say you're ready!!!

[Brwndg]

How does the pattern look at 20 yards?

[bwhana]

The core is softball size with some spread out around it at 20.  My 12 ga is even tighter than this one up close and I have never had a problem.  I use the Dead Ringer sight system, but will be going to a FF3 next season.