Patterned these back the end of April, temp was 72*. Gun was 12g 2-3/4" Browning A5, 21" Invector Plus barrel, deep cleaned 5 shots previous to this patterning session. Snaked before and between shots. 40y, 10" circle
Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 134 and 128
Rooster 1.25oz #5 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 102 and 104
Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Hevi Shot 0.664 choke; two shots: 124 and 131
A few pics...
first is the 134 w/ #6 and IC
second is the 104 w/ #5 and IC
third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS
I'd shoot the 6's. :popcorn:
Those are impressive numbers for a 1.25 oz shell. They are as good as most any 3" pre-LB shell with any payload. They do, however, appear to be a bit "patchy".
Thanks for sharing! I was just looking at these in 20ga.
Quote from: albrubacker on May 11, 2015, 09:04:43 PM
Thanks for sharing! I was just looking at these in 20ga.
Well at least i don't think so? Believe you are looking at a different shell. These have the resin like the longbeards.
Yeah -- Winchester has yet to make the LongBeards or Roosters in 20g. Hopefully they'll see the light and do so!
Great patterns for that shell for sure. :OGturkeyhead:
I'd hunt either one.
I think those shells would make a great lower recoil shell for kids or ladies. Especially when shot through a heavier 12 ga.
Quote from: BHMTitan on May 08, 2015, 12:22:59 PM
Patterned these back the end of April, temp was 72*. Gun was 12g 2-3/4" Browning A5, 21" Invector Plus barrel, deep cleaned 5 shots previous to this patterning session. Snaked before and between shots. 40y, 10" circle
Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 134 and 128
Rooster 1.25oz #5 -- Indian Creek 0.655 choke; two shots: 102 and 104
(third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS)—-You ever shoot this at 40 yds? Thx! :camohat:
A few pics...
first is the 134 w/ #6 and IC
second is the 104 w/ #5 and IC
third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS
Quote from: lowoctane on May 11, 2021, 08:07:29 AM
(third is at 25y, 224 w/ #6 and HS)—-You ever shoot this at 40 yds? Thx! :camohat:
Yes. From original post, 40y: "Rooster 1.25oz #6 -- Hevi Shot 0.664 choke; two shots: 124 and 131"
thx buddy!