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Bake · September 14, 2013, 06:10 PM

38 YDS., is a good distance to pattern at, average distance when a bird is broken, is 36 YDS., (from the 16 YD line).

You might try a Mod. choke, & look for holes in the pattern. If you have holes large enough for the bird to get away, try an Imp.Mod., & again check for holes.

For 16 YD. line, I shoot Mod/ lower barrel. For Doubles, I shoot lower barrel 1st with a Mod., & Imp. Mod. in the upper barrel. Average yardage for 1st shot is about 33 YDS. & 41 YDS. for the 2nd one.

For HDICP, 22 YDS. to 24 YDS. I would use an Imp.Mod, after 24 YDS. I would use a Ful.

The Pattern Brd. is your friend, use it after any changes or something changes.

September 14, 2013, 06:10 PM	#14
Bake Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: San Joaquin Valley, Calif. Posts: 482	38 YDS., is a good distance to pattern at, average distance when a bird is broken, is 36 YDS., (from the 16 YD line). You might try a Mod. choke, & look for holes in the pattern. If you have holes large enough for the bird to get away, try an Imp.Mod., & again check for holes. For 16 YD. line, I shoot Mod/ lower barrel. For Doubles, I shoot lower barrel 1st with a Mod., & Imp. Mod. in the upper barrel. Average yardage for 1st shot is about 33 YDS. & 41 YDS. for the 2nd one. For HDICP, 22 YDS. to 24 YDS. I would use an Imp.Mod, after 24 YDS. I would use a Ful. The Pattern Brd. is your friend, use it after any changes or something changes. __________________ 1. The pattern board is your friend, use the Dam thing!!! 2. The maximum range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually measured in miles, and means nothing. 2a. The effective range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually (the ability of the shooter) measured in yards, and means everything. Last edited by Bake; September 14, 2013 at 07:23 PM.