PAbowhunter4life Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 O.k., I recently patterned my 835 using a Star Dot .676 choke and Winchester XX Supreme 3" #6 (2 oz.) loads. At 25 yards there were well over 100 BB's within the head and neck area and at 40 yards there were still 25 lethal BB's delivered. I plan to try out 50 yards this weekend and see what happens. This was done standing up freehand, just for the record. Now my question. I was considering maybe trying number 5's. I know I won't get any more BB's in the kill zone, but it would add a little more oomph downrange. Should I leave well enough alone, or do you think I should try the #5's? I bow hunt for turkey 98% of the time, but I just want my gun to be plenty lethal for when it does see action. Any input is appreciated guys. Post Extras: Print Post Remind Me! Email Post Notify Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. Always leave your options open. Try the #5's. Chances are you will not get more hits. But there's a good possibility you will get virtually the same amount. My wife's 870 shoots 5's with the same density as 6's to 40 yards. So she shoots 5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. one should try 'em all, ...you wont know unless you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. I shot Winchester Supreme's #5 & #6, my 835 liked the 6's better, but with Federal it liked the #5 better. But the Winchester gave me over-all better preformance! JM.02$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. I would defiantly try the #5's! I say this cause Turkeys are some dang tough birds! And with the #5's you will get a lil more knock down power! With my set up! Im getting 49 bb's in the head and neck of a turkey at 40 yards, thats with #5's! Also might wanna try patterning your gun while sitting! Make it just like turkey hunting! Like your sitting there waiting! Good Luck! Let us know what you decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. [ QUOTE ] I plan to try out 50 yards this weekend and see what happens. [/ QUOTE ] Just remember that penetrating a paper target at 50+ yards and penetrating skin, flesh, and ultimately bone are two totally different things. The reason I say this is because a guy that hunts with me patterned his gun at 50+ yards and it patterned fairly well. He later shot at a turkey at 52 yards and did nothing but scare it off. I've read and heard of people killing turkeys way past 50 yards but I really don't recommend taking a shot that far. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. Im all about Hevi-Shot. Try a box of #6 or #5 in 3 or 31/2 inch.Even though they will kill a bird dead at 60yrds I still would not go over 50.You dont want to cripple a bird, that a bad way to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted February 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. Yeah, I understand exactly what ya mean. Penetration is the ultimate factor in deciding effective killing range. At 40 yards my shot blew a piece of the skid I was using to hold my targets in half, so I know it's plenty lethal out to 40. I have no intentions of shooting past 50 (if my tests say I can) since hunting is supposed to be an up close and personal game. Granted people have shot birds at darn near 80 yards with the Nitro/Rhino combo, but that's not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted February 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Re: Is It Worth It, Opinions Needed............. Yeah, someone else recommended trying out some Hevi #6's. From what he tells me his test penetrate just as good as #4's and will cleanly harvest a bird out to 60 yards. Granted I won't shoot past 50, but it's a little comforting to know that a 6 can do that good of job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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