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Mossberg Mini Super Bantam patterns and question.

Started by blkrvrhntr, February 18, 2025, 03:50:31 PM

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Above I've posted pictures of a pattern test I preformed at 40 yards using the factory full, Jebs .555 or the Jebs .565. The ammo used was Federal TSS #9 (3") and the Federal Reduced recoil (2 3/4").

I plan to polish the barrels this week and see if there is a better outcome but I wanted to see what everyone's opinion was so far. I have never used TSS or a 20 guage so I don't know what it takes to bring one down.

The maximum I got in the 10" was 177 with the Jebs 565.

Second was 164 in the 10" with the Jebs 555, however it looks like the shot is a little high right and could have scored better.

Keep in mind my plan is to shoot much closer than 40, I tested there because it seems common on this forum. It would just be nice to know that if I misjudged a distance that the job would get done.

Would I be wrong in saying that all of these turkeys would be dead?

Thanks in advance for help in my first post!




CALLM2U

Those turkey targets are cool to look at, but they're not great for determining your pattern. 

Get you some big rolls of paper (or use the backside of old Christmas wrapping paper) and cut them about 3ft x 3ft.  Shoot it at 20 and forty and then count the pellets based on the center of your pattern. 

It's possible your POI isn't the same as your POA. Which will require an adjustable sight. 

200+ in the 10 at 40 should be pretty easy.


sswv

definitely check POA/POI with cheap loads 15-20yds. 

BandedSpur

I am unable to see the pictures in your post, but you have gotten good advice about shooting at paper large enough to capture all of the pattern - at least 36' x 36". I use 48" x 48".

I would also shoot a quality brand of ammunition (not Federal). Apex or Foxtrot will likely improve your numbers considerably.

blkrvrhntr

Quote from: BandedSpur on February 19, 2025, 07:43:34 AMI am unable to see the pictures in your post, but you have gotten good advice about shooting at paper large enough to capture all of the pattern - at least 36' x 36". I use 48" x 48".

I would also shoot a quality brand of ammunition (not Federal). Apex or Foxtrot will likely improve your numbers considerably.

Ok, Thankyou all for the help.

Franklin7x57

Agree with bigger paper, even with the Federal TSS 9's I would expect 200-250 in the 10".