Addct2hntng Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 patterned my gun today with 2 different shells I had Im new to turkey hunting so please help me LOL would you go with either of these or try other shells and choke tubes .. I used the turkey choke that came with my gun .. any advice will help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics 5 shot is better. but either will do. Is that a twelve ga? Seems light for 30 yds. It is definately good to go, but seems light for a 12 at 30 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics I agree with TP HUnter on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics What are ya shootin? Choke? 12ga? Double Barrel doo doo gun???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics Yes. Please give us some details on your gun and choke setup. I believe, with some tweeking, you should be able to get better densities than what you're getting so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addct2hntng Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics mossberg 500 with the turkey choke that came with the gun .. thx for the help guys !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics I would sugest maybe an aftermarket choke of some type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics If you are going to get an aftermarket choke and don't want to spend a ton, look in to a Star Dot choke for your gun. They can be had on ebay for around $20 and are very good chokes for the money. While every gun and choke is different, there are 2 shell sthat people seem to have a lot of success with out of different types of shotguns. One being the Winchester XX Supreme 3" #6 (2 oz) loads, and the other being a Wincheste XX Supreme 3.5" #5 (2 1/4 oz) load. I don't think the 500 accepts 3.5" shells, so you would most likely try the 6's. I tested that Star Dot with both of these loads out of my 835 and believe me, both shot effectively out to 40 yards and the patterns were very acceptable as far as turkey standards go. Granted you have a 500 and I have an 835, but as I mentioned before, the choke itself seems to have favorite shells. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addct2hntng Posted March 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics 24 " I think I will try a hasting tube next week thx for the info !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WILD_BILL Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics [ QUOTE ] Is that a twelve ga? [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What are ya shootin? Choke? 12ga? Double Barrel doo doo gun???? [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Yes. Please give us some details on your gun and choke setup. [/ QUOTE ] Once again, IS IT A TWELVE GA? I've been very patient but can't stand it anymore!! If it is, it is too light at 30 yds. Thats more like a 40 yd pattern for a 12 shooting 3.5 inchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics [ QUOTE ] Once again, IS IT A TWELVE GA? I've been very patient but can't stand it anymore!! If it is, it is too light at 30 yds. Thats more like a 40 yd pattern for a 12 shooting 3.5 inchers. [/ QUOTE ] Based on the load info on the targets it's a 12 gauge 3" round he's shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3006 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics 5 SHOT IS YOUR BEST BET. I USE 3 1/2" # 5'S IN THE REMINGTON HEAVYSHOT. I ALSO USE AN UNDERTAKER EXTRA FULL CHOKE TUBE. MY GUN OF CHOICE IS MY BROWNING BPS . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Re: need some advice on shot patterns pics Looks to me 4 shot did better at 30 yards. At twenty, it's a dead bird either way. Looks like you got some possible misses in both at 30. I like to cover 'em up at 40. Check out http://www.nitrocompany.com/ for a choke for your particular gun. Ray has done some intensive studies and have been right on based upon my testing using his suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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