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Started by Jelly Head King, January 31, 2012, 09:29:00 PM

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Jelly Head King

Long time lurker... 1st time poster :wave:
I have always had good patterns out of my x2 with a factory full, and Fed 2x4's lead. Was wondering about what chokes and size shot some of you on here have had success with? I know alot of you are shooting the (NEW) shells, but I cannot justify  $ the cost. Any and all help is appreciated. JHK

joker

Any good hevi shot load in 6's and a extended .670-.680 choke in that X2 would blow that factory full and Fed 2x4's away.

When I take all the time and effort to scout and hunt in the spring, and spend 3.50 per gallon for gas to get to where I hunt. I have no problem justifying an extra 3-4 dollars to make sure I kill that gobbler when I get the chance.

Reloader

Hevi or Win XR will definitely blow lead patterns away, but you can get good killing patterns with lead out to 45yds.  Some rigs will even make it a touch further.

My SX2 and SX3 shoot good with Win grey box 1-7/8oz #6, Win 3" HV 1-3/4" #6, and Win 3.5" HV #6 lead loads with a Primos Jellyhead .670 or Star Dot .667 choke.  The grey box loads will give 130s counts at 40 and flat hammer a tom out to a touch past 45.

Whatever you get, pattern on large sheets of paper at 40yds and draw a 10" circle around the densest portion of the pattern after you shoot.  If the circle is not catching your bullseye on the target then you need to get adjustable sights.  Find you best patterning choke and shells and repeat the test for several rounds to ensure the counts are consistent.  You need 100 hits for a sure thing, but 80 evenly dispersed will get the job done.  Keep dropping the target back until you reach that 100 hit range and you now have the max range for your set-up.  Also remember that 100 hits consistently in calm warm conditions is a far cry from windy or cold conditions in the field.

Good Luck

Fullfan

I have a Rhino .690 in my X-2, she will shoot Hevi Mag blend, Hevi #6 and #7 very well. It also shoots the Win e-xtended #5 and #6 shot just as well.
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allaboutshooting

Quote from: Jelly Head King on January 31, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
Long time lurker... 1st time poster :wave:
I have always had good patterns out of my x2 with a factory full, and Fed 2x4's lead. Was wondering about what chokes and size shot some of you on here have had success with? I know alot of you are shooting the (NEW) shells, but I cannot justify  $ the cost. Any and all help is appreciated. JHK


Welcome! I hope you'll post more in the future. It's always good to hear from folks and to learn what has worked for them.

If you do not want to shoot tungsten-based shotshells, I'd recommend the Winchester HV (Black) shells with 1.75 oz. of #6 shot. I've shot those through my SX3 and through several BPSs, same barrels, with the SSX with great results.

Thanks,
Clark
"If he's out of range, it just means he has another day and so do you."