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Author Topic: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"  (Read 7126 times)

Offline BHMTitan

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Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« on: May 08, 2015, 12:22:59 PM »
Patterned these back the end of April, temp was 72*.  Gun was 12g 2-3/4" Browning A5, 21" Invector Plus barrel, deep cleaned 5 shots previous to this patterning session.  Snaked before and between shots. 40y, 10" circle

Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 134 and 128
Rooster 1.25oz #5 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 102 and 104
Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Hevi Shot 0.664 choke; two shots: 124 and 131

A few pics... 

first is the 134 w/ #6 and IC
second is the 104 w/ #5 and IC
third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS

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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2015, 04:38:33 PM »

I'd shoot the 6's. :popcorn:
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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2015, 08:06:58 AM »
Those are impressive numbers for a 1.25 oz shell. They are as good as most any 3" pre-LB shell with any payload. They do, however, appear to be a bit "patchy".

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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2015, 09:04:43 PM »
Thanks for sharing! I was just looking at these in 20ga.
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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2015, 02:49:28 PM »
Thanks for sharing! I was just looking at these in 20ga.
Well at least i don't think so? Believe you are looking at a different shell. These have the resin like the longbeards.

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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2015, 03:36:47 PM »
Yeah -- Winchester has yet to make the LongBeards or Roosters in 20g.  Hopefully they'll see the light and do so!

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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2015, 09:23:02 AM »
Great patterns for that shell for sure. :OGturkeyhead:
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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2015, 09:47:55 AM »
I'd hunt either one.

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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2015, 05:19:42 PM »
I think those shells would make a great lower recoil shell for kids or ladies. Especially when shot through a heavier 12 ga.

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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2021, 08:07:29 AM »
Patterned these back the end of April, temp was 72*.  Gun was 12g 2-3/4" Browning A5, 21" Invector Plus barrel, deep cleaned 5 shots previous to this patterning session.  Snaked before and between shots. 40y, 10" circle

Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 134 and 128
Rooster 1.25oz #5 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 102 and 104

(third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS)—-You ever shoot this at 40 yds? Thx!  :camohat:

A few pics... 

first is the 134 w/ #6 and IC
second is the 104 w/ #5 and IC
third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS
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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2021, 12:36:51 PM »
(third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS)—-You ever shoot this at 40 yds? Thx!  :camohat:
Yes.  From original post, 40y: "Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Hevi Shot 0.664 choke; two shots: 124 and 131"

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Re: Win Rooster XR 2-3/4"
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2021, 01:17:43 PM »
thx buddy!
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