Been shooting mostly 7 1/2s for the last couple of years & not doing to bad. After reading NH's posts figured I'd give 6s a try. Wow what a difference, stoning birds at all angles out to 35-40 yards with a 20 ga, Im convinced, thx NH
Been shooting mostly 7 1/2s for the last couple of years & not doing to bad. After reading NH's posts figured I'd give 6s a try. Wow what a difference, stoning birds at all angles out to 35-40 yards with a 20 ga, Im convinced, thx NH
GREAT, good going , like we said just try them ! that is the same thing we found out years ago. keep up the good work!!!
If you are a member I suggest that you check out "Shotshell Selection 2" in the Advanced Techniques section. It is a great series of pattern pictures by our Skip Woody.
Patterns are unique to each gun. Although I am sure Skip's patterns are demonstrative of what his guns and loads will do one size does not fit all. Each shooter if serious needs to pattern their own gun with a variety of loads to see what works best. There were several statements made here that 7/8 ounce of #6 did not have enough pellets at longer range to consistently and effectively kill a crow. Proof is in the pudding as they say and another member here who I know demonstrated he has a gun that is throwing a very effective pattern of 7/8 oz #6 at 40 yards.
Another point made is any shot size is going to work at 30 yards and less. When the range extends, choke and shot size matter to a greater degree and that has been what the debate is about.
Smaller pellets shed velocity faster than larger pellets and given their lighter weight slower velocity at 40 yards and beyond kenetic energy on target is an issue.
Penetration tests will be something worked on in the future.
