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I did some patterning today...

Started by Jayhawkeye, February 23, 2011, 05:58:26 PM

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Jayhawkeye

I took my Mossy 930 w/ a PG choke out to sight-in the red dot and to shoot a couple rounds at 40 yards.  Keep in mind that this was only my second time to sight-in a red dot.  Well, it took 5 rounds (2 3/4'" federal high brass #6) to dial-in the red dot at 20 yards.  I think the red dot is more accurate than me.  I'll be the first to admit I need to improve my red dot shooting skills.  I shot a couple of 2 ¾" Winchester Supreme Turkey loads #5's and #6's at 40 yards.  All the shots were a little high and to the left, which could easily been my human error.  At least, my POI seems to be consistent!  I haven't had time to count all the numbers yet, but one of the targets had approximately 135 hits in a 10" circle at 40 yards.  I'm not very impressed with the PG's overall patterns so far...  I'd like to see tighter groups!  What type of numbers (10" Circle) should I be hoping for at 40 yards shooting 2 ¾" shells?  Thanks.
Rock Chalk Jayhawks!!!  Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...  Go KU!!!

Jourdan_D

Dont think the choke is your issue.  PG is a great choke.  However you ammo i have never liked for anything past 25-30 yards.  Switch to Hevi-13 #6's or #7's, polish your barrel and i bet $20 your numbers come way up.

Jayhawkeye

Quote from: Jourdan_D on February 23, 2011, 06:33:30 PM
Dont think the choke is your issue.  PG is a great choke.  However you ammo i have never liked for anything past 25-30 yards.  Switch to Hevi-13 #6's or #7's, polish your barrel and i bet $20 your numbers come way up.

i do have some Hevi-13s, but i wanted to use up some of my old shells for practice.  i'll bust out the hevi-13 when i get a little better shooting the red dot. 
Rock Chalk Jayhawks!!!  Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...  Go KU!!!

sugarray

I don't understand what you mean by get better shooting the red dot.   You put the dot on your target and pull the trigger.

I'd dial it right in with a rest, then shoot the Hevi Shot when you are ready.


Mailman

I use a led sled to sight in. Makes it much easier and more consistant.
One Shot One Kill

paladin

You want atleast 30% to 50% and over 100 pellets.
search "pellet quantities" Find how man are in your shell and do the math.
"have gun-will travel"

BigPeck215

i'm very curious what 2 3/4 shell it was that gave you your 140 in the 10" at 40yds

if your getting 140's with a 2 3/4 shell then you are good to go, no need for hevi shot, those are great numbers with that shell and combo

optimally in order to kill a turkey you should be able to put a minimum of between 90-100 pellets in a 10" circle at 40yds

lead 6's are 225 per oz
lead 5's are 170 per oz

Jayhawkeye

Quote from: BigPeck215 on February 23, 2011, 11:00:53 PM
i'm very curious what 2 3/4 shell it was that gave you your 140 in the 10" at 40yds

if your getting 140's with a 2 3/4 shell then you are good to go, no need for hevi shot, those are great numbers with that shell and combo

optimally in order to kill a turkey you should be able to put a minimum of between 90-100 pellets in a 10" circle at 40yds

lead 6's are 225 per oz
lead 5's are 170 per oz

2 ¾" Winchester Super-X #5's and #6's (PG choke)
Rock Chalk Jayhawks!!!  Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...  Go KU!!!

Jayhawkeye

Quote from: Mailman on February 23, 2011, 09:53:06 PM
I use a led sled to sight in. Makes it much easier and more consistant.

i wish i had a sled; i can't afford one right now.  so, i just shoot off a rest.
Rock Chalk Jayhawks!!!  Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...  Go KU!!!

jtg88

I'd say you have a pretty dang good choke.  140 hits with a 2 3/4" #5 is outstanding.  Run some 3" or 3.5" Hevishot through it and those numbers will sky rocket.

bird

Quote from: Jayhawkeye on February 24, 2011, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: BigPeck215 on February 23, 2011, 11:00:53 PM
i'm very curious what 2 3/4 shell it was that gave you your 140 in the 10" at 40yds

if your getting 140's with a 2 3/4 shell then you are good to go, no need for hevi shot, those are great numbers with that shell and combo

optimally in order to kill a turkey you should be able to put a minimum of between 90-100 pellets in a 10" circle at 40yds

lead 6's are 225 per oz
lead 5's are 170 per oz

2 ¾" Winchester Super-X #5's and #6's (PG choke)

140 with 2 3/4" shells @ 40 is very good numbers.  Once you switch over to the Hevi-13 your going to see your numbers go much higher.


Jayhawkeye

#11
Here's the #'s I counted tonight:

2 ¾" Winchester Supreme Turkey loads #5's (PG choke) = 97 hit in 10" circle @ 40 yards
2 ¾" Winchester Supreme Turkey loads #6's (PG choke) = 156 hits in 10" circle @ 40 yards

i'm not sure if they were the 1 5/8 oz. or 1 ½" oz. loads...
Rock Chalk Jayhawks!!!  Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...  Go KU!!!

joshua

Quote from: Jayhawkeye on February 24, 2011, 12:28:27 AM
Here's the #'s I counted tonight:

2 ¾" Winchester Super-X #5's (PG choke) = 97 hit in 10" circle @ 40 yards
2 ¾" Winchester Super-X #6's (PG choke) = 156 hits in 10" circle @ 40 yards
For a 2 3/4 inch shell those are some rocking patterns.  Those 6 numbers are the way to go.  156 in a 10" with lead 2 3/4 says puregold makes one heck of a choke.
Turkeys are as smart as hunters make em and public land offers more classes.
George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British, he shot them.

S.C.C

Quote from: joshua on February 24, 2011, 03:41:02 AM
Quote from: Jayhawkeye on February 24, 2011, 12:28:27 AM
Here's the #'s I counted tonight:

2 ¾" Winchester Super-X #5's (PG choke) = 97 hit in 10" circle @ 40 yards
2 ¾" Winchester Super-X #6's (PG choke) = 156 hits in 10" circle @ 40 yards
For a 2 3/4 inch shell those are some rocking patterns.  Those 6 numbers are the way to go.  156 in a 10" with lead 2 3/4 says puregold makes one heck of a choke.
YEAH,I was sittin here laughing about this one,wait'in on someone to reply about his dissatisfaction of the PG with 2.75 lead.Friend, allot of folks don't get those #'s with 2 or 2.25oz's of lead!NICE!!

VAHUNTER

you should be very excited with those #'s from a 23/4"load !!!! I'm really anxious to see those H13 #'s  :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
sounds like you will be ready. best of luck
Good things come to those who wait