Longbeard XR accuracy issues with “new box”

[bigwoodstom]

In 12 years of shooting 6s I've never had an issue.

Well, I hadn't either. Just giving some info. I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't just live it.

Yes sir, thanks for the info. I always shoot a few from each lot before the season. Hopefully they'll get the issue corrected because I don't think there's a better lead load available.

[Bottomland OG]

Knock on wood I have never had an issue with Lbxr's.

[davisd9]

I just bought a new box of 20 ga 5s, I typically just check my gun with them and practice a few difficult shots to be ready for hunting. I have shot one of the new shells at 15 yards. I shot the last of my last box Saturday at 40. Will try to shoot one at 40 this weekend to see what the new box does. For a lead 20 ga load of less than 200 pellets I was pleased with the shot I took at 40. Will post results of the new box when I shoot one.

Last year's box at 40:





This year's box at 15:



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[Turkeyman]

I patterned my 20 last year with the LB 5s at 40 yards. Not totally satisfied, I picked up some TSS, patterned and used it. I just picked up a couple boxes of LB 6s a month ago and am waiting for a decent day to pattern.

Now...chokes can make a big difference. I have two Carlson chokes...a .555 and a .575. The TSS likes the .575 more than the .555 and that's what I used last spring. I also have the factory EF choke (.588) that came with the gun. Nothing likes it. A few weeks ago I bought a Carlson LB XR choke at .568, being essentially designed for that shell I'm hoping for positive results.

[Twowithone]

Never had a problem with Winnie,s LB 6 shot.

[bbcoach]

These problems of POOR LB performance go back quite a few years.  The very first offerings were GREAT!  Most 12's were putting up Great numbers, 250 to 280's at 40 with the right choke, for the first few years.  Then things went South.  Some said new wads, some said the Shot loc technology had changed but many had problems then.  Today, it seems it is Hit or Miss with many offerings, if you can find them.  Many went the LB route because at the time Hevi 13's were about $5 a piece, compared to a box of 10 LB's were around $20.  Now many are trying to find a suitable replacement for TSS that doesn't break the bank.  Those that have been around when the LB's were popular can elaborate more. 

[POk3s]

Just to add a bit more to my situation, I also tried two different chokes and it didn't matter. Of course I could continue to throw money at it but both chokes were so crappy that I didn't find it worthy to do so.

Definitely shoot the new boxes. Don't just assume everything will be rosy.

As for a replacement, my gun had always shot the federal grand slams well. The Lb were just a bit better...until now. If anyone is looking for a replacement I'd give my nod to them.