My first "real" attempt at getting a good pattern

[Gutsdozer]

Hello,

This year will be my first year to really try and get a better pattern. Let me know what you all think.

Gun: Remington 870 Express (not magnum)
Choke: Indian Creek Black Diamond Strike


Shell number 1 was Hevi 13 #7 at 40 yards. Slight wind (6-8 mph). Temp was in the low 60s.



Shell number 2 was Longbeard #5 same distance and environment as the Hevi 13

[10gaugemag]

I think you better sharpen your knife and get the grease hot. Turkey killer there.

[taylorjones20]

Great looking patterns!

[alclark2]

I like the ring on the outside of the 10" with the 7s. That's awesome!

[surehuntsalot]

either one will do all that needs to be done

[learn2hide]

those are called Gobbler Lullaby patterns...cause he is not walking away he's in the dirt...pick one and go X 2!!

[chatterbox]

Awesome!

[Gutsdozer]

Thanks for the replies! I wasn't 100% sure about the Longbeard pattern. I mean it looked like I couldn't get a whole lot more shot into the 10" circle at 40 yards. The chart I have says that the nominal pellet count in a 3" number 5 shell is 340. That would give me 54% in the 10. But, looking at the paper there seems to be around 60 pellets that are not in the 10.  Of course I cannot account for every pellet but just looking at it you would think that was a lot more than 54% of the shot is in that circle. Also, I have no idea how accurate the chart I have is as far as pellet count.

I really like the pattern on the Hevi #7 also. Not just because theres more of it but because it looks nice and well distributed for the most part.

[BandedSpur]

They both look great, but I would not want to shoot that LB pattern without an optic.

[lowoctane]

They both look great, but I would not want to shoot that LB pattern without an optic.

X2!!! No room for error! Did ya check 10, 20 and 30? That may open your eyes!

[Gutsdozer]

They both look great, but I would not want to shoot that LB pattern without an optic.

X2!!! No room for error! Did ya check 10, 20 and 30? That may open your eyes!

Have not had a chance to shoot again. It's pretty much rained here ever since. Last night and today I was getting ready to gather every animal two by two. May have to break down and pay for an indoor range. I need to know my margin or error if any at closer ranges. I am almost afraid to see the LB #5s at close range.

[BINK McCARTY]

Try the same set up except with MagBlend....i think u will be pleasantly surprised!!!!

[Gutsdozer]

Thanks for the replies! I wasn't 100% sure about the Longbeard pattern. I mean it looked like I couldn't get a whole lot more shot into the 10" circle at 40 yards. The chart I have says that the nominal pellet count in a 3" number 5 shell is 340. That would give me 54% in the 10. But, looking at the paper there seems to be around 60 pellets that are not in the 10.  Of course I cannot account for every pellet but just looking at it you would think that was a lot more than 54% of the shot is in that circle. Also, I have no idea how accurate the chart I have is as far as pellet count.

found a post on another sight that stated they took the average of five 3" #5 Longbeard XR shells and came up with 305 pellets. In case anyone was wondering.

[kdsberman]

Very nice


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