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nhcrowshooter


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Today I shot a couple of patterns through my Rem 1100 with a 26" Rem Choke barrel.  I used the same load that I shot through my Ithaca 51 last week, 7/8 ounce of magnum #6, 218 pellet hand count.

The Imp Cyl choke tube produced a pattern of 113 out 218 pellets at 40 yards for 51.8% with the pattern being a little low and to the right (gun was viced).

The Modified choke tube produced a pattern of 127 out of 218 pellets at 40 yards for 58% with the pattern centered but a little low. Technically it is a tight IC pattern being less than 60%.

So I learned that I want to be shooting the Ithaca 51 with it's 26" IC barrel and when using the Rem 1100 I would opt for the Modified Choke tube.

 



-- Edited by nhcrowshooter on Tuesday 31st of May 2016 01:06:27 AM

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NH,

You just proved what I have been preaching for 40 years. That is, shotguns don't necessarily shoot where you aim them! The owners of Browning, Benelli, and Beretta shotguns would argue with me, and you, till hell freezes over, that their big "B" shoots where it is aimed, with any choke, any barrel, and any shell. 'Taint so. 

Some interesting pattern testing I've done in the last year, is to shoot patterns at 30 yards, and compare them with 40 yd. patterns. I began last fall shooting patterns at 30 yds. because I feel that most of my crow shots are taken near this range. There is a lot difference in a 30 yd pattern , and one shot at 40 yds. Give it a try, and file a report!

Happy Memorial Day,

KenCrow



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Picture worth a thousand words... a good lesson for a novice or young shooter as well. Patterning board opens their eyes as to whats happening downrange.

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Definitely something to get done in the off season and be ready, most people that don't do it would be surprised at how much their shooting will improve in the field hunting.



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KenCrow wrote:

NH,

You just proved what I have been preaching for 40 years. That is, shotguns don't necessarily shoot where you aim them! The owners of Browning, Benelli, and Beretta shotguns would argue with me, and you, till hell freezes over, that their big "B" shoots where it is aimed, with any choke, any barrel, and any shell. 'Taint so. 

KenCrow

The dirty little secret among several gun manufacturers (some listed above) is that they will let guns go out of the door with considerable variances in their barrels and still be "in spec." In many cases they will fight customers who send guns back due to this.

There is an even bigger problem for those who buy Over/Under shotguns with different variances in both barrels.  For instance the top barrel shoots high/right while the lower shoots low/left!  Yes, this does happen!

If you are serious about hitting where you point, you better buy the right gun and/or test your barrel(s) when you buy a new shotgun.

Demi

Update on topic:  I just found this posting on Shotgunworld that is put up by various people (with various guns) all too often: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=440020 



-- Edited by Island Shooter on Wednesday 8th of June 2016 08:11:06 PM

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Island Shooter wrote:
KenCrow wrote:

NH,

You just proved what I have been preaching for 40 years. That is, shotguns don't necessarily shoot where you aim them! The owners of Browning, Benelli, and Beretta shotguns would argue with me, and you, till hell freezes over, that their big "B" shoots where it is aimed, with any choke, any barrel, and any shell. 'Taint so. 

KenCrow

The dirty little secret among several gun manufacturers (some listed above) is that they will let guns go out of the door with considerable variances in their barrels and still be "in spec." In many cases they will fight customers who send guns back due to this.

There is an even bigger problem for those who buy Over/Under shotguns with different variances in both barrels.  For instance the top barrel shoots high/right while the lower shoots low/left!  Yes, this does happen!

If you are serious about hitting where you point, you better buy the right gun and/or test your barrel(s) when you buy a new shotgun.

Demi

Update on topic:  I just found this posting on Shotgunworld that is put up by various people (with various guns) all too often: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=440020 



-- Edited by Island Shooter on Wednesday 8th of June 2016 08:11:06 PM

 I always knew every shotgun would shoot a little different like you said but i had to find out the hard way about and O/U. I bought a tristar because i have always wanted one and couldnt convince myself to spend $2k on something i wasnt sure i would like. I was amazed at how little thought i put into what two different barrels would do. Luckily its not really bad and the gun only cost $350 so i wouldnt have been out a lot if it was bad. 



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Best semi automatic  shotgun that I have ever used personally. is it the best shotgun ever? There are better I am sure. For me from experience I like it very much.



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I bought an 870 Express about 5 year ago and I thought it shot high and left but the stock didn't fit very well and I figured I would shoot it better when I had a chance to work on the stock. Well, an open heart surgery and shoulder issues delayed attending the stock issue. I have the gun fitting much better and it still shoots high and left. With a "Dead Coyote" choke at 40 yards the lower right edge of the pattern barely just catches the target dot. As KenCrow says, check your shotgun on paper. Shooting crows is challenging enough without trying to remember to hold low and right along with the correct lead for the distance, angle and speed.

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