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20 gauge lead numbers?

Started by Trevor2, March 26, 2012, 08:22:18 PM

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surehuntsalot

back at the start of the season for me,I decided I was going to hunt this season "old school"
both birds I killed last weekend were shot with plain old run of the mill Federal FC  3" 1-5/16oz #6's in my 20ga
the 1st bird was 38 yds
the 2nd bird was 22yds
funny how the old stuff still works
it's not the harvest,it's the chase

Woodsman4God

Quote from: surehuntsalot on March 30, 2012, 10:21:47 PM
back at the start of the season for me,I decided I was going to hunt this season "old school"
both birds I killed last weekend were shot with plain old run of the mill Federal FC  3" 1-5/16oz #6's in my 20ga
the 1st bird was 38 yds
the 2nd bird was 22yds
funny how the old stuff still works

I just bought a box of those to try in my 20

Trevor2

Quote from: surehuntsalot on March 30, 2012, 10:21:47 PM
back at the start of the season for me,I decided I was going to hunt this season "old school"
both birds I killed last weekend were shot with plain old run of the mill Federal FC  3" 1-5/16oz #6's in my 20ga
the 1st bird was 38 yds
the 2nd bird was 22yds
funny how the old stuff still works
What kinda numbers are you getting. Thats what I have the gf shooting out of her 20. I got 82 in the 10/40
Strutstopper

surehuntsalot

Quote from: Trevor2 on April 02, 2012, 05:58:26 PM
Quote from: surehuntsalot on March 30, 2012, 10:21:47 PM
back at the start of the season for me,I decided I was going to hunt this season "old school"
both birds I killed last weekend were shot with plain old run of the mill Federal FC  3" 1-5/16oz #6's in my 20ga
the 1st bird was 38 yds
the 2nd bird was 22yds
funny how the old stuff still works
What kinda numbers are you getting. Thats what I have the gf shooting out of her 20. I got 82 in the 10/40



.570 Hastings      95-115 @35yds
.570 Tightwad     85-100 @35yds
.565 Truglo          75-90  @35yds
it's not the harvest,it's the chase

dawei

Quote from: RAJ on March 26, 2012, 09:45:03 PM
You should still find the distance that you get from 80-100 in a 10" circle using whatever lead load you desire. As for handicapping yourself by only using lead,
that would only be if you are shooting at extreme distances. If most of your shots are 30 yards and under there is no real need for the hevi stuff.

I currently carry a SxS 20 with a Win supreme #6 and a Fed HW #7 in the other barrel. Got em covered and just need to find another cooperative turkey.
What chokes are you using in your 20ga SxS?

David

Only two defining forces ever died for you.
1. Jesus Christ.
2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

1Cross+3Nails=4Given

Luke95

Quote from: sawtooth on March 26, 2012, 09:10:16 PM
Well i wouldn't shoot anything smaller than #6's and not sure i would try that past 35yds in a 20 gauge.  Why are you shooting lead?  Your really handicapping yourself especially in a 20 gauge.  Not saying it won't work because it will but your sure leaving alot on the table with it.
Not when your getting 105 in the ten at 40yds
HV 5s by Winchester 1 5/16s


Luke95
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