835 patterns

[Wycliff]

I shot both of my 835s this weekend and the results were not what I expected. The 24" 835 with pittman/star dot choke with  3.5 #7 hevi shot only had about 198 in 10" circle but it was a nice even pattern. My 20" 835 with accuchoke .695 and 3.5 #7 hevi shot had 235 in 10 at 40 Why would my numbers be so low on the 24" barrel . Should I try another choke or 3" shells

[bbcoach]

I'm sure some of the other 835 users will chime in but there are a couple of things I need to ask: 1. Has the 24"barrel been deep cleaned and polished  2. What is the lot number of the #7's that you shot in the 24" inch barrel and 3. What was the Temperature?

I shoot the 24" barrel in my 835 along with the pure gold choke and I'm getting over 300 pellets in 10 at 40 with the 300325 lot of #7's.

The Stardot choke is supposed to be one the BEST chokes in the 835.  I haven't been able to get my hands on one to try in mine yet but their are plenty of guys on here that SWEAR by them.

[SumToy]

675 should give you 280 to 300.  Now some of the guns go over 300.

[Tom Foolery]

My 835 does not match most of the patterns on here, but I get 170-180 with H13 3.5" 2.25oz #6's and 270-280 H13 3.5" 2.25oz #7's withe StarDot from my 24" barrel.

[fountain2]

Definitely let us know the lot number and shoot a cleaned bbl.  I have shot the star fit and Sumtoy and get 300-330 depending on the weather and load variations.  I generally get an average of 310-315 in a 10 " and 540-550 in an overall 20".  I have shot both the 300325 and 300525 lots with good results.   

[Wycliff]

The barrel was clean ,but  not deep cleaned or polished. The temp was around 65. I'll have to check on the lot # later tonight. thanks for all of the responses, keep em coming I just dont understand how the factory choke is getting better #'s. Sumtoy the star dot is .676

[goblr77]

The barrel was clean ,but  not deep cleaned or polished. The temp was around 65. I'll have to check on the lot # later tonight. thanks for all of the responses, keep em coming I just dont understand how the factory choke is getting better #'s. Sumtoy the star dot is .676

Were your 10" circles made over the densest part of the pattern or were you shooting at a predrawn circle? POI could have something to do with it.

[Wycliff]

The 10" was densest part of patter poi was left of poa on 24" gun and a little low on 20" gun . I was able to adjust them in with the factory sights

[paturkeyhntr]

I tried a star dot in my 835 with HS 3.5 2.25 #7 and it didn't pattern as well as the sumtoy choke or the primos jellyhead.  I know guys have said the star dot works really well with lead...might give lead a try.

[Wycliff]

Yeah it looks like I'll be trying 3" and getting a Kicks or a Sumtoy choke not sure which one yet

[chatterbox]

Yeah it looks like I'll be trying 3" and getting a Kicks or a Sumtoy choke not sure which one yet

I would go with the SumToy first. William is very knowledgeable, and he will work with you till you are satisfied. I just ordered a .675 for my 835 from him.

[DMP]

Im getting right around 200 with a 24" barrel and a jelly head choke with 3" 2oz 6's Hevi 13.

[joker]

hard to beat the pure gold .670 in the 835