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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: BenW on April 01, 2013, 01:06:51 PM

Title: Patterned my new 870 20 Express
Post by: BenW on April 01, 2013, 01:06:51 PM
Patterned my new 870 20 ga Express (26 in barrel) this weekend. Used 3 " Fed Heavyweight 7's.

Tried two different chokes - Indian Creek .555 ported - Carlson flush mount .575 turkey choke

The IC did better...170 pellets in the circle at 40 yds compared to 140 with the Carlson.

Still a few more weeks until it gets put into live action. They're starting to gobble in Iowa...cant wait! :turkey2:
Title: Re: Patterned my new 870 20 Express
Post by: Sand Man on April 01, 2013, 01:20:49 PM
Sounds like both of those patterns will get the job done.
Title: Re: Patterned my new 870 20 Express
Post by: Cthornt3 on April 02, 2013, 11:19:19 PM
Hey Ben was wondering if you could tell me what the lot # is on those shells you were shooting? Thanks
Title: Re: Patterned my new 870 20 Express
Post by: shotcaller20 on April 03, 2013, 08:41:44 AM
I patterned my 26" 870 yesterday with some U lots and a 570 SumToy and a rem sf. The SumToy was in the high 160s and the rsf was mid 150s. Also shot the 562 SumToy with som P lots and got a high of 196 and averaged in the high 180s. Hope this helps some of the long barrel shooters.
Title: Re: Patterned my new 870 20 Express
Post by: BenW on April 03, 2013, 03:35:32 PM
Quote from: Cthornt3 on April 02, 2013, 11:19:19 PM
Hey Ben was wondering if you could tell me what the lot # is on those shells you were shooting? Thanks

I'll check when I get home. I don't think they are U or V.
Title: Re: Patterned my new 870 20 Express
Post by: BenW on April 05, 2013, 06:29:52 PM
Quote from: Cthornt3 on April 02, 2013, 11:19:19 PM
Hey Ben was wondering if you could tell me what the lot # is on those shells you were shooting? Thanks

37PN is what I have
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