I always liked the patterns I got out of my old Preston Pittman star dot with 3 inch Supreme lead #5. I also tried 2 and 3/4" and 3.5" lead shells out of that gun and couldn't find any loads that I or the shotgun liked. I was also pleased with Remington Premier 2 oz. 3" lead 5s. I don't pattern past 40 yards because I won't shoot a turkey further out than that.