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Stoeger 3500 pattern

Started by istuffanimals, March 23, 2012, 09:49:51 AM

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istuffanimals

March 23, 2012, 09:49:51 AM
Hey all. Just got done patterning my new Stoeger 3500 26in and am well pleased. Thought I would try the factory choke with WinHV 3.5 #5 but could never break 100 in the 10". Then shot Fed. 3.5 2 1/4oz #5 FC and it was way worse even though I was cleaning it between shots. The factory choke was catching a lot of plastic so I polished it and got it shiny. It measured @.660 btw. Results were better. I then shot HVY 13 2 1/4 #6.  Wow. 219 in the 10" lasered @40. Is it worth even trying another choke? Love this gun btw.

allaboutshooting

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March 23, 2012, 10:01:18 AM
Quote from: istuffanimals on March 23, 2012, 09:49:51 AM
Hey all. Just got done patterning my new Stoeger 3500 26in and am well pleased. Thought I would try the factory choke with WinHV 3.5 #5 but could never break 100 in the 10". Then shot Fed. 3.5 2 1/4oz #5 FC and it was way worse even though I was cleaning it between shots. The factory choke was catching a lot of plastic so I polished it and got it shiny. It measured @.660 btw. Results were better. I then shot HVY 13 2 1/4 #6.  Wow. 219 in the 10" lasered @40. Is it worth even trying another choke? Love this gun btw.

First of all, welcome to OG. We're glad you're here and look forward to hearing more from you.

I hear nothing but good things about the 3500 and it sounds like yours is no exception. Many of my readers are having great success with that gun and the Hevi-13 Turkey Choke but since you're already seeing such great patterns, I would not see any reason for you to change a thing.

I hope you have a great season and enjoy your new gun in the turkey woods this spring.

Thanks,
Clark
"If he's out of range, it just means he has another day and so do you."

rebelman

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March 23, 2012, 10:12:41 AM


219  #6's will kill them every time.

I can't wait to get mine next week.

istuffanimals

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March 23, 2012, 10:22:28 AM
Quote from: rebelman on March 23, 2012, 10:12:41 AM


219  #6's will kill them every time.

I can't wait to get mine next week.

I have shot several boxes of heavy dove up to the heavy 13 loads without any problems at all. Great gun so far.

cannonball

#4
March 24, 2012, 12:15:26 AM
219 isn't bad at all.

Mimosa Gobbler

#5
March 24, 2012, 01:17:35 PM
I believe you may have a dead turkey in your future!

"My cup is always half full because I have already drank the other half!"

slee

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March 24, 2012, 06:02:42 PM
Im getting around 260 with a hevi choke and 3.5 mag blends.

gobblingghost

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March 24, 2012, 06:04:59 PM
check out rutnstrut's pattern with the same gun on this forum
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