Longbeard XR #6

[WNCTracker]

I grew up shooting #4's but switched to #5's with the 3.5" longbeards since they came out. Now I'm considering #6's. Can anybody tell me why I shouldn't go to 6's?  Experienced Opinions?

[silvestris]

I use them.  Gonna have to open my choke up a bit though, missed my first in a long time last year at 20 yards.  They throw a really tight pattern.

[WNCTracker]

Bummer on the miss!  Are you saying the 6's pattern tighter than the 5's at 20 yards? 

[Happy]

Personally if I could get the fives to pattern well I would use them. I like the energy down range better. 6's start to loose steam at 40 yards or so. I believe in overkill tho.

[Gobble!]

If I used lead I would use #6s.

[dirt road ninja]

Like you, I started out shooting 4's & 5's lead shot. I've killed more with lead 5's than any other shot type/size. Never shooting the Longbeards, I'd probably give the 6's a try based off of what I've seen posted as far as pattern density goes. Keep in mind your still using lead and the smaller the shot x longer the range = the faster you better go and put your boot on a flopping bird. As I stated I've never tried the shells in question, so keep that in mind. I will say that I can't remember killing a bird with lead that didn't flop. Since going to HTL many have hit the ground without a flop.

[kyturkeyhunter4]

I've had great luck using Longbear Xr #6 shot, I've uses them for two years now with no problems at all. I would go with #6 if I had to pick.

[wvlimbhanger]

I like the extra weight of #5 over #6 but with a 3 1/2in gun the #6s would more than make up for that with # of pellets hitting at 40 yards.

I doubt a gobbler 40 yards and in would be able to tell the difference either.

[WNCTracker]

This was my best pattern with #5's at 35 or 40 yards. It's good. Just wandering if 6's be awesome

[Greg Massey]

I've killed a lot of turkeys with Federal 3 in. 2 oz. number 5 shot....it's hard to beat that shell in a 12 ga.

[WNCTracker]

Let me rephrase my question:  if you shot 194 #5's at 40 in 10" would you still go to a #6?  I can only afford one box and I'm going to buy a box of either 5 or 6 and can't decided.  Thanks for comments!

[dirt road ninja]

Let me rephrase my question:  if you shot 194 #5's at 40 in 10" would you still go to a #6?  I can only afford one box and I'm going to buy a box of either 5 or 6 and can't decided.  Thanks for comments!

194 with 5's is strong. Stay

[paboxcall]

Let me rephrase my question:  if you shot 194 #5's at 40 in 10" would you still go to a #6?  I can only afford one box and I'm going to buy a box of either 5 or 6 and can't decided.  Thanks for comments!

194 with 5's is strong. Stay

[Gobble!]

Let me rephrase my question:  if you shot 194 #5's at 40 in 10" would you still go to a #6?  I can only afford one box and I'm going to buy a box of either 5 or 6 and can't decided.  Thanks for comments!

Still give me #6s

[silvestris]

I would not shoot one past 35 yards intentionally, so I prefer the extra pellets over added energy.  Just me.  I wish the manufacturers would quit touting extended range.