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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 12 ga Benelli pattern pictures => Topic started by: Sako358 on November 24, 2014, 09:11:13 PM

Title: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: Sako358 on November 24, 2014, 09:11:13 PM
Hi Guys,
I think the new Turkey chokes shoot TOO TIGHT for normal ranges.  So, I ordered an Indian Creek Predator 710" choke to see if I could increase my Turkey .665" Choke 7"-10" patterns at 20 to 30 yards and still have an effective killing pattern at longer ranges.
When I shot Hevi #4's at 30 yards, the pattern width increased from 9" (.665" Turkey Choke) to a nice 18" with the new .710" Lite Modified choke.  Just what I wanted.  The surprise came at 50 yards. The Hevi #4's = 162 hits (63%) in 20" circle @ 50 yards.  This was a big improvement over my Indian Creek Turkey .665" choke which only produced 133 hits (51%). I know that larger shot sizes need larger choke openings, but I sure did not expect this.  I will be doing some more testing but for now I think I have found my new Run & Gun choke.
:fud:      :newmascot:



Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: greenheadsonly4848 on November 25, 2014, 03:28:26 PM
wow that is impressive
Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: BandedSpur on November 26, 2014, 08:17:38 AM
Fine set-up for geese or coyotes...not so much for turkeys.
Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: nothingbutlongbeards on November 26, 2014, 07:30:51 PM
I am quite impressed to say the least
Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: trkehunr93 on December 16, 2014, 11:28:27 AM
Keep your shots at 40 or closer and your good.  I'd hunt it.
Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: surehuntsalot on January 01, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
good looking pattern
I would hunt with it :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: Dtrkyman on February 10, 2015, 11:05:56 AM
Hevi #4 is bad news for mr long beard!
Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: owlhoot on February 10, 2015, 04:43:56 PM
 :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Hevi 13 #4 shoots best in my IC .710 vs my IC .665
Post by: captin_hook on February 11, 2015, 06:42:32 AM
Shooting hevi 4 defeats the purpose of shooting hevi shot