Benelli M2, 26 inch barrel, IC .665, Hevi-13 3" 2 oz #6, 52 degrees mostly cloudy, 40 yards.
What do you guys think about this pattern? I was expecting a somewhat higher number but it will do I would say.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/rrb32/IMAG0300.jpg)
Dead Bird... :z-guntootsmiley: If you want better numbers, try Hevi 13 # 7's.... :anim_25:
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Quote from: Buxndiverdux on March 28, 2011, 09:12:55 PM
Dead Bird... :z-guntootsmiley: If you want better numbers, try Hevi 13 # 7's..
that will roll some heads. :icon_thumright:
Another head grinder.. :z-winnersmiley:
How big is your circle?
I have a Benelli SBE and I was getting about those same numbers with an IC .665 and the Hevi 13 6's. I then tried a Jellyhead and ran the Hevi 13 3.5" 2.25oz 7's and my pattern improved greatly. I was then getting 260 hits in a 10" circle at 40 yards and 180 hits at 50 yards. I tried the 7's out of the IC also and didn't get near the pattern. I would try a Jellyhead and the 7's if I were you, or if you don't want to buy another choke try the 7's in your IC. IC will allow you to return their choke though if you want and that's what I did.
Stick with the combo you have! that is one bird killing combo, I will stick with the 6's any day over 7's. Your numbers will vary from lot to lot of ammo to. The numbers should come up with warmer weather as well :)
Kurt
Quote from: Buxndiverdux on March 28, 2011, 09:12:55 PM
Dead Bird... :z-guntootsmiley: If you want better numbers, try Hevi 13 # 7's.... :anim_25:
I agree. The 7's will do a lot better.
Quote from: Hay Flats on March 29, 2011, 12:06:42 PM
Stick with the combo you have! that is one bird killing combo, I will stick with the 6's any day over 7's. Your numbers will vary from lot to lot of ammo to. The numbers should come up with warmer weather as well :)
Kurt
The 6's will work well. But the 7's will give you a lot more multiple killing hits in the vitals. That's why I use them.
Let me show you a thread from a bird that got toasted with 7's. You be the judge if 6's would cause the same type of damgage at that distance.
http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=612543
And here's the type of pattern from the gun that killed that bird.
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,5241.0.html
I am getting better results with that load in my Remy. Have you polished the barrel yet. I was getting in 175 before I polished my barrel. I am avg. 200+ know. They are having some inconsist results with the 20 gauge loads too. Hope this is not the case with the Hevi 13 3" 2 oz loads. I have three boxs of the Hevi 13 3" 2 oz loads. My lot # is 200687. This the same lot # I got my avg of 200+ in the 10: circle @ 40 yards. You my want to try thr Hevi 13 #7 loads. I do not shoot #7's they are not legal in the state of South Carolina.
Quote from: Buxndiverdux on March 28, 2011, 09:12:55 PM
Dead Bird... :z-guntootsmiley: If you want better numbers, try Hevi 13 # 7's.... :anim_25:
:agreed:
I'll just stick with this load/choke for now anyways with season opening Saturday. I have not polished the barrel but have "deep cleaned." Do you guys think a different constriction IC would give me more hits? Maybe a .660 constriction? They say they will trade out chokes.
I am shooting nearly the same configuration--M2 24" BBL, IC Choke, Hevi-13 3" 2oz 6's.
I'm getting 186-225 hits in a 10.5" circle at 40 yds so your numbers are pretty much in line--maybe slightly low. (I'm using 10.5" because that's the closest paper plate I could find) Doesn't really make that much difference unless you're comparing with someone else.
Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone have an opinion on my last question?
It will lay him down!