Long beard XR #5 or #6

[robertreed711]

Hey all, getting ready to order some ammo. Was going to get 2 boxes of #5 and 2 boxes of #6 but wondering if I should just get 4 boxes of the #6.

This is my first 20 gauge set up and it seems like the ~65 extra pellets you get with a #6 would make more sense.

Anyone care to help me decide?

[Tom Foolery]

I'm a fan of more pellets so it'd be 6's for me.

[Clydetaylor1]

I would go with 6's.

[RED NECK]

I prefer the #6 for 20 gauge but for my 12 gauge I shoot 4 & 5"s,I would get the 6's for sure.

[BandedSpur]

6s in the 20, 5s in the 12 ga, 4s in nothing.

[robertreed711]

Thanks everyone, that confirms my initial thoughts.

[limbhanger777]

I even prefer the 6's in 12 ga. Much denser pattern within ethical turkey ranges.

[robertreed711]

I even prefer the 6's in 12 ga. Much denser pattern within ethical turkey ranges.

Says the guy talking about shooting 60+ yards.......

[DBell]

Hey all, getting ready to order some ammo. Was going to get 2 boxes of #5 and 2 boxes of #6 but wondering if I should just get 4 boxes of the #6.

This is my first 20 gauge set up and it seems like the ~65 extra pellets you get with a #6 would make more sense.

Anyone care to help me decide?

I'm also curious how the LB 5s pattern. Did you order all 6s already? Probably can't go wrong with either.


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[robertreed711]

Hey all, getting ready to order some ammo. Was going to get 2 boxes of #5 and 2 boxes of #6 but wondering if I should just get 4 boxes of the #6.

This is my first 20 gauge set up and it seems like the ~65 extra pellets you get with a #6 would make more sense.

Anyone care to help me decide?

I'm also curious how the LB 5s pattern. Did you order all 6s already? Probably can't go wrong with either.


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No, I haven't ordered yet. Will probably be doing it tonight along with ordering the gun.

[DBell]

Hey all, getting ready to order some ammo. Was going to get 2 boxes of #5 and 2 boxes of #6 but wondering if I should just get 4 boxes of the #6.

This is my first 20 gauge set up and it seems like the ~65 extra pellets you get with a #6 would make more sense.

Anyone care to help me decide?

I'm also curious how the LB 5s pattern. Did you order all 6s already? Probably can't go wrong with either.


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No, I haven't ordered yet. Will probably be doing it tonight along with ordering the gun.

You may not be interested if you are set on shooting only the longbeards, but if you want to try some #5, the new fed grand slams do well for me (.570) and if they don't shoot you're only out 12 bucks. Won't look as good as the LB at 40 but if you're happy with a 35 yard gun these things shoot


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[robertreed711]

Hey all, getting ready to order some ammo. Was going to get 2 boxes of #5 and 2 boxes of #6 but wondering if I should just get 4 boxes of the #6.

This is my first 20 gauge set up and it seems like the ~65 extra pellets you get with a #6 would make more sense.

Anyone care to help me decide?

I'm also curious how the LB 5s pattern. Did you order all 6s already? Probably can't go wrong with either.


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No, I haven't ordered yet. Will probably be doing it tonight along with ordering the gun.

You may not be interested if you are set on shooting only the longbeards, but if you want to try some #5, the new fed grand slams do well for me (.570) and if they don't shoot you're only out 12 bucks. Won't look as good as the LB at 40 but if you're happy with a 35 yard gun these things shoot


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Just ordered 4 boxes of the #6 along with the Carlson's LB choke. Ammo was $16/box and I got the choke for $33. Figured I couldn't go wrong at those prices.

[RED NECK]

I have the 5's and 6's,the 6's seem to be a better shell out of my different guns and chokes at 40 yards,the 5's are a 35 yard pattern.Long beards are an excellent shell,the 6's are my favorite for the 20 gauge.

[DBell]

Hey all, getting ready to order some ammo. Was going to get 2 boxes of #5 and 2 boxes of #6 but wondering if I should just get 4 boxes of the #6.

This is my first 20 gauge set up and it seems like the ~65 extra pellets you get with a #6 would make more sense.

Anyone care to help me decide?

I'm also curious how the LB 5s pattern. Did you order all 6s already? Probably can't go wrong with either.


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No, I haven't ordered yet. Will probably be doing it tonight along with ordering the gun.

You may not be interested if you are set on shooting only the longbeards, but if you want to try some #5, the new fed grand slams do well for me (.570) and if they don't shoot you're only out 12 bucks. Won't look as good as the LB at 40 but if you're happy with a 35 yard gun these things shoot


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Just ordered 4 boxes of the #6 along with the Carlson's LB choke. Ammo was $16/box and I got the choke for $33. Figured I couldn't go wrong at those prices.

Yup good call. Throw some pics up when you get it shootin


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[robertreed711]

Hey all, getting ready to order some ammo. Was going to get 2 boxes of #5 and 2 boxes of #6 but wondering if I should just get 4 boxes of the #6.

This is my first 20 gauge set up and it seems like the ~65 extra pellets you get with a #6 would make more sense.

Anyone care to help me decide?

I'm also curious how the LB 5s pattern. Did you order all 6s already? Probably can't go wrong with either.


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No, I haven't ordered yet. Will probably be doing it tonight along with ordering the gun.

You may not be interested if you are set on shooting only the longbeards, but if you want to try some #5, the new fed grand slams do well for me (.570) and if they don't shoot you're only out 12 bucks. Won't look as good as the LB at 40 but if you're happy with a 35 yard gun these things shoot


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Just ordered 4 boxes of the #6 along with the Carlson's LB choke. Ammo was $16/box and I got the choke for $33. Figured I couldn't go wrong at those prices.

Yup good call. Throw some pics up when you get it shootin


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Will do. Ordered the gun tonight too, LOL. My card is hurting!