Shotshell Pattern

[CAJ]

What should the size of a 12 gauge shotshell patern be at 25 yards? I have a Charles Dayle auo, that seems to shoot a very small pattern. I have the Improved choke in it and still very small pattern. CAJ

[gspman]

You'll have to pattern your gun to find that out. There are so many variables to how a gun patterns. Every gun patterns different. Every load patterns different. Go to a range with a bunch of 3'x3' (4'x4' is better)sheets of paper, measure 25 yds from the muzzle and start shooting.

[CodyDawg]

Well first of all, anything west and north of Minot would tend to shoot a smaller pattern. That is because everything up that-a-way is pretty small I hear!

I would hazard a guess that you should have a pretty dense pattern of 2 feet or greater. I would suggest you put in the modified and full and try that at the same time. See how different the are. Note that different size shot and even different manufacturers can pattern differently.

[CAJ]

CODYDOG I just measured the chokes, and they marked the 2 chokes wrong. The one that is suppose to be open more is the smallest diameter inside. Know wonder this thing shoots like a rifle. I'm going to pattern on paper today. I might have a freind of mine ream out the one a little more to get a bigger pattern. I'm not much of a shot anyway, so I need all the help I can get. I found out to, that the stick on sight is making me shoot a lot lower than I should be to. Have a good Christmas, and I will be in Minnesota in a couple days for Christmas. Hope to take a few of your fish along home with me. You guys should come and help me get some of these Phesants to. I'm a long ways west of Minot, so the birds are a lot bigger just across the line. Even bigger than TEXAS CAJ

[CodyDawg]

CAJ,

I have it on good authority you wouldnt know a big rooster if it bit your ... toe. Also, you write like a guy who drives a Chevy. Hmmm. Trailblazer? I think so. But for hunting, I bet you drive a Ford. Maybe not yours officially, but a Ford nonetheless. A red one to boot. How am I doing?

[CAJ]

Codydawg You got me for sure. Are you from Anoka area? If so, you are suppose to be working. HA HA It is above zero today, and the birds are holding very tight this morning. Just got back in to help load the stuff for trip to Cohasset. Need a bigger Chevy. CAJ

[CAJ]

CODYDAWG I shot a Phesant today that was as big as a Turkey. Oh my God, I bet it was the neighbors Turkey. Have a good Christmas