3seasons Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I bought a youth 870 21" 20ga, took it to the shop and polished the heck out of the barrel(mirror finish). Then I drilled and tapped my receiver and put my base and Burris FF3 on top. I also bought the SSX choke and a few boxes of the Federal HW#7's and the Remington SF choke for a few Hand loaded TSS#9's that I was able to get. I’ve got a ATI tactical stock ordered, and I did my usual trigger job to it. At the range, I shoot from my porch so its convenient to shoot whenever the weather is nice. I’ve got a measured 40yd target holder set up and I shoot from a sitting position like I would if I was hunting. I shot the SSX and the HW#7's first. Two shot average was 243 in the 10" circle. I couldn’t wait to try the TSS's out. I cleaned my barrel and loaded up the first TSS shell. Now with these "cheap" shells I didn’t want to mess up any with them so I pulled out my bench and set up on it. Now by setting up my bench this cut me down to 38yds. First shot is out of the SSX choke. I saw the paper rock and when i walked up to it i was amazed. 379\10". So then i changed chokes and went to the Rem SF and sent another TSS load down range. I just laughed and shook my head, I said to myself, your gonna get bashed for this one. But here it is. (Add 3 to the total because i missed 3 in the upper left quadrant, to many holes i guess) When I get my stock in and get her all painted up Ill post some pics of the project. I plan on hunting with the SSX but ive got to try to get one with this SF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Very impressive, especially for a 20 ga. Scott. My only question is...do the HW #7's have enough energy at 40 yards to do the job on a gobbler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3seasons Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thanks Al Yes they have more energy at 40yds than the hevi shot #7's in the Nitro shells I use in my 12. The HW#7 is 15g/cc The HS#7 is 12g/cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 a lot seem to use the HW#7 for more pellet count and even patterns from what i've figured out. me using HW#5 is probably overkill... but i've got boxes of it. that's a nice pattern... couldn't get that count if i tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 ....i shoot Federal 1-5/8oz #5 Heavyweight loads so i get like 206 pellets per shell. I get 50-51% on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper at 42 yards. i wished they were #6's though... i like the direction you've gone. that's a nice pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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