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R.Taylor · January 11, 2008, 08:02 PM

I just got an 870 for HD and bought a few different brands of 00 to see which patterned best. I was shooting at a 15"x12" target from 25 yards. I had a wide variety of shot patterns, but the best two were "Remington Managed-Recoil" and "Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical w/Flightcontrol Wad"

The Remington's had a spread of about 10". We kept almost all the shot on the target. These were also the second cheapest shells I tried ~$3.50/box.

The Federal's shot really tight, about 4-5". With 5 shells we easily kept all the shot on the target. These were also the cheapest ~$2.60/box.

Now with 5" @ 25 yards these Fed's are going to hit like a slug at HD distances. Other than having to aim better would that be a problem?

I might just keep the Rem's stocked to give the wife a little more leeway, But what would you use?

Thanks
RT

January 11, 2008, 08:02 PM	#1
R.Taylor Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2008 Location: SL,UT Posts: 6	Pattern too tight? I just got an 870 for HD and bought a few different brands of 00 to see which patterned best. I was shooting at a 15"x12" target from 25 yards. I had a wide variety of shot patterns, but the best two were "Remington Managed-Recoil" and "Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical w/Flightcontrol Wad" The Remington's had a spread of about 10". We kept almost all the shot on the target. These were also the second cheapest shells I tried ~$3.50/box. The Federal's shot really tight, about 4-5". With 5 shells we easily kept all the shot on the target. These were also the cheapest ~$2.60/box. Now with 5" @ 25 yards these Fed's are going to hit like a slug at HD distances. Other than having to aim better would that be a problem? I might just keep the Rem's stocked to give the wife a little more leeway, But what would you use? Thanks RT