A random comment for better patterns....

[Skychief]

I'm reading that a lot of itchy turkey hunters are out and about patterning their guns for this Spring's turkey season.

Just a reminder or revelation, depending on the recipient.....

I get a bit denser patterns as a result of taking great care to gently seat the card/wad above the shot charge.

I've found that undue pressure placed on the shot column, let alone bouncing a loading rod upon it, will open my patterns a bit and certainly cause more "fliers" outside the core of my patterns.

Crushed, out-of-round pellets don't care to stay on a point of aim trajectory, versus more spherical ones.

Like mentioned, just a random thought to share this evening.

Best of luck to all you turkey chasers. May you leave a trail of white smoke, piles of feathers and half-grins wherever you wander this Spring!

Best regards, Skychief.

 

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hi skychief, i was wondering on average how far that heavy wad travels with the shot ? say 20 gauge for example. i know there is a ton of variables. thanks. mike

 

[Skychief]

I'm not sure Mike. They are hard (for me) to spot in the grass where I've shot a lot. I can tell you that I've seen a few pierce my targets twenty yards from the muzzle. Not sure if these were exceptional compared to those which were never found....

 

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thank you