Did some testing yesterday...

[goblr77]

I finally got around to patterning my guns yesterday and had a surprise or two. To start things off I patterned my new Mossberg 500 20 gauge with a 26" barrel and IC .555. First off was Hevi-13 #7's. I got a good killing pattern, but nothing earth shattering. I then ran a Super Pheasant lead load through it and quickly found this load would be limited to 30 yds out of this combo. I'm going to get a Pure Gold .570 and compare later. Next up was an Xtrema with a 26" barrel and IC .665. I ran several loads of Hevi 2.25 oz #7's through it and got some good patterns but not quite what I was expecting from the IC choke. The POI was also low and this has never been a problem with any choke I've tried in this particular gun. I then installed an older Trulock .668 non-ported Precision Hunter. This choke consistently outperformed the much more expensive IC and the POI was dead on as usual. I attached a pic of a 20 yard pattern to show this. I'm going to send the .665 IC back and see if I can get one in the .670-.675 range. Maybe a more open choke will perform better. After the Xtrema, I patterned a Mossberg 835 with a 24" polished barrel and Star Dot choke. I shot the Hevi #7's two times and got identical results on both shots. This combo should be illegal to tote in the turkey woods. Last up was one shot from the Winchester gray box 1-7/8 oz #6's. As usual, this load put up a killing pattern at 40 from a shell that costs less than $1. Pics attached.

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[goblr77]

Rest of pattern pics attached.

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[mossy835]

I have some HM #7 ready to go when the rain/snow goes away. I have shot the mag blends and I am happy with the results and my first turkey found them devastating. I am anxious to try the HM #7 3 inch loads with the new Mueller holo scope to see how it patterns on my Mossy 835. Nice patterns you have there.

[hookedspur]

I have some HM #7 ready to go when the rain/snow goes away. I have shot the mag blends and I am happy with the results and my first turkey found them devastating. I am anxious to try the HM #7 3 inch loads with the new Mueller holo scope to see how it patterns on my Mossy 835. Nice patterns you have there.

[rbreedi1]

Nice

[Gobble!]

Nice patterns there

[bbcoach]

I Love the 835 patterns with the Stardot and Hevi-13 7's.  320's + on both and perfectly balanced.
What do mean ILLEGAL!!!!!  IT'S PURE PERFECTION!!!!!!

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

That 835 and the Star Dot is stacking some shot now.   

[Reloader]

Nice.  Those SD patterns are great.

The Grey Box 3" 1-7/8oz loads are my go to loads for short range work.  Cheaper than loading them, and solid 40-45yd+ killers depending on the rig.

have a good one,

Reloader

[woodchip]

Those stardot patterns are pretty wicked!

[Hookedonhunting]

Nice looking stuff. 

[surehuntsalot]

those stardot patterns are some great looking patterns

[Jbird22]

The Grey Box 3" 1-7/8oz loads are my go to loads for short range work.  Cheaper than loading them, and solid 40-45yd+ killers depending on the rig.

Much love for the Win Super X's! Best round for the $ no doubt!!!

[Gobblerdn1]

Awesome patterns!