Originally Posted by billt460
Originally Posted by CCI
Please no speculation, Google, or armchair commandos here, looking for the voice of knowledge based upon experience. What is the best way to think about shot density, overall spread (pattern size), and impact energy at various distances?
Originally Posted by CCI
For example, in real world experience, what does 00 (2-3/4") look like at 10, 20, 30, 40 yards? Same for #1 or #2 shot, all 2-3/4" shells.
There is only one way. Take your gun, along with your given load, and pattern it yourself at the range. It is the ONLY way you will know what your gun is shooting at any given distance, with any given shot payload.
They sell patterning targets, or you can make your own by tracing out a 30" circle on some white paper. They are both easy and cheap to make. Depending on how your choke is made, the length of your barrel, the type of load you are shooting, will all make a difference on how your gun performs.
https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Winchester-Pattern-Target-30-Clays/productinfo/WPTSC/
https://www.amazon.com/Shotgun-Patterning-Trouble-Shooter-Shooting/dp/B008FPPDT0
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...targets-st-2-40-yard-paper-package-of-10
Good info. It's the only way to know.
Originally Posted by CCI
Please no speculation, Google, or armchair commandos here, looking for the voice of knowledge based upon experience. What is the best way to think about shot density, overall spread (pattern size), and impact energy at various distances?
Originally Posted by CCI
For example, in real world experience, what does 00 (2-3/4") look like at 10, 20, 30, 40 yards? Same for #1 or #2 shot, all 2-3/4" shells.
There is only one way. Take your gun, along with your given load, and pattern it yourself at the range. It is the ONLY way you will know what your gun is shooting at any given distance, with any given shot payload.
They sell patterning targets, or you can make your own by tracing out a 30" circle on some white paper. They are both easy and cheap to make. Depending on how your choke is made, the length of your barrel, the type of load you are shooting, will all make a difference on how your gun performs.
https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Winchester-Pattern-Target-30-Clays/productinfo/WPTSC/
https://www.amazon.com/Shotgun-Patterning-Trouble-Shooter-Shooting/dp/B008FPPDT0
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...targets-st-2-40-yard-paper-package-of-10
Good info. It's the only way to know.