What am I doing wrong? Bad patterns

[Fieldturkey]

I cut mine almost to the hash marks

[sasquatch1]

The base of the wad adjacent to the powder that forms the gas seal.  Is it still intact, or did part of it blow off?

Ok, so I can't find the wads, however I loaded another round. This time I cut the wad almost all the way down. This is the results and wad from that shot While they a good bit better, I am still far short of the patterns of most I see post here. 247 in the 10 now




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[davisd9]

The base of the wad adjacent to the powder that forms the gas seal.  Is it still intact, or did part of it blow off?

Ok, so I can't find the wads, however I loaded another round. This time I cut the wad almost all the way down. This is the results and wad from that shot While they a good bit better, I am still far short of the patterns of most I see post here. 247 in the 10 now




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IC or Trulock?


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[davisd9]

That is a beautiful pattern! Is the barrel clean or is it fouled? Those HTL wads create a mess in a barrel. I shot 5-6 times before I clean but like to clean it every 5-6 shot cause of the plastic build up. May have nothing to do with your numbers though.

What is the 20" pattern? If you have 230 in the 20" then you are about 50/50 between the 10" and 20" and in my opinion that is perfection.


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[sasquatch1]

That was a fresh cleaned barrel


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[sasquatch1]

Idk about the 20" I'd have to draw another circle. I know almost all the shot is in the 30" that's drawn on opposite side the paper


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[sasquatch1]

That was the Indian creek


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[Rapscallion Vermilion]

Agreed, that looks like a nice hunting pattern.  Count the 20".  Definitely stick with the longer slits. But I'd shoot a few more just like it to be sure it is consistent.  Your wad is much more torn up on one side than the other, along with the gas skirt on that side.  Anything that causes your wad to tilt before all the shot has left the shot cup can sling some shot and mess up your patterns. The long slits will help with that.

[sasquatch1]

482 in the 20" so there was 235 in the 10-20 mark


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[Fl strutter]

I know it sounds crazy but looking at the pattern and the clusters of shot opening up the choke a little may produce a tighter pattern. It's a little blown bit is a awesome hunting pattern. That's 230 in the 10 inch and 250 in the 20 inch.

[davisd9]

Are you cutting slits free handed or with a jig?

Got a 328 10" I will trade you.




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[sasquatch1]

Free handed, but they cuz pretty even. I wish I'd break 300. Maybe some more adjusting and testing.  Was thinking of buying a box of apex just to see if it's me loading it or gun/choke issie


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[davisd9]

Free handed, but they cuz pretty even. I wish I'd break 300. Maybe some more adjusting and testing.  Was thinking of buying a box of apex just to see if it's me loading it or gun/choke issie


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Stick to what you are doing. There is a jig being made to help cut those wads.


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[davisd9]

Maybe try a few different chokes. I am using a Mossberg 500 with a Carlson 575.

What gun are you shooting?


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[sasquatch1]

remington 870 youth