I have a Mossberg 835 and just recently found a Star Dot choke for it. I was wondering what load suggestions there are for this combo. I will shoot a 3.5" shell but are leaning to a 3". For the choke being a .676 constriction I was thinking 5, 6, or 7 shot would be best for patterning. IF I can get 225 - 250 in a 10" circle then I am happy, do not want to shoot a rifle like pattern at him at 15 yards, lol. I am very thankful for any suggestions.
If you are talking lead I would go with Wim supreme #6 shot.
Quote from: davisd9 on March 07, 2011, 08:18:21 AM
I have a Mossberg 835 and just recently found a Star Dot choke for it. I was wondering what load suggestions there are for this combo. I will shoot a 3.5" shell but are leaning to a 3". For the choke being a .676 constriction I was thinking 5, 6, or 7 shot would be best for patterning. IF I can get 225 - 250 in a 10" circle then I am happy, do not want to shoot a rifle like pattern at him at 15 yards, lol. I am very thankful for any suggestions.
go with the 3" 2oz #7 Hevi13 shells.....lead won't get you those kinds of numbers at 40 yards
Quote from: Gobble! on March 07, 2011, 08:48:57 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on March 07, 2011, 08:18:21 AM
go with the 3" 2oz #7 Hevi13 shells.....lead won't get you those kinds of numbers at 40 yards
:agreed: The 7's "should" give you those kind of numbers.
Hevi-13 3.5" #7's
H13 3.5 6's should give you those numbers. If you stick with the 3", you'll need to use h13 7's.
(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv94/ctomp1974/Stardot002.jpg) 835, stardot, 40yds, 3.5, #6's/
Thanks for the advice!