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crghss · March 19, 2010, 04:13 PM

Some years ago when I first patterned my turkey gun I saw a unusual pattern. With a certain manufacture the destiny would move around in the pattern. The highest density of pellets should be in the center of the pattern and then get thinner towards the edge of the pattern. But it didn't, it kinda wobbled. So I learned my lesson, always check your pattern.

Also when I started to use a X-Full choke on my shotgun I noticed that the density of pellets was thicker in the outside of the pattern, with certain manufacturers. Much thinner in the center so less pellets in the head/hill zone. I was told that the pellets "bounced off each other" when using the X-Full choke to cause that. I don't know, just didn't use that load.

March 19, 2010, 04:13 PM	#10
crghss Junior member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 537	Yes, it is a must. Some years ago when I first patterned my turkey gun I saw a unusual pattern. With a certain manufacture the destiny would move around in the pattern. The highest density of pellets should be in the center of the pattern and then get thinner towards the edge of the pattern. But it didn't, it kinda wobbled. So I learned my lesson, always check your pattern. Also when I started to use a X-Full choke on my shotgun I noticed that the density of pellets was thicker in the outside of the pattern, with certain manufacturers. Much thinner in the center so less pellets in the head/hill zone. I was told that the pellets "bounced off each other" when using the X-Full choke to cause that. I don't know, just didn't use that load.