Load suggestions and POA question

[clfergus]

Hey Guys - Couple of questions here. Checking for a good pattern looks to be expensive like deer hunting and sabot checks in a rifled barrel. Too bad someone doesn't make a patterning pack with 3 #5,#6,#7 shots a piece.

Any case, I have acquired a like new 870 NWTF edition with a Shur-Shot stock for super cheap. Picked up a used Jelly head .660 choke on the site from a member. Going to start with Longbeard ammo. Which size pellets would you try first?

Second question, Point of Aim as I see it called here. I just assumed you would want to place the bead/fiber optic on the vent rib on the bottom of the neck. Where do most of you typically place the bead or your sights?

Thanks

[Bigspurs68]

It is common practice to aim for the waddles or feather line but, I have a overwhelming tendency to aim at their face so I pattern my gun accordingly. I just try to ensure that the best part of my pattern does not kill the germs in the air above his head.

[BowBendr]

I just try to ensure that the best part of my pattern does not kill the germs in the air above his head.

Yep

[Gobble!]

I like to aim at the center of the neck but most aim at the waddles. As for shells go with the long beards in #6s to keep costs down. That .660 should like the smaller #6s.

[SKFOOTER]

Your combo should throw excellent patterns with Hevi Shot #7's.