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Title: Shotgun choke and Yote Loads
Post by: timbertoes on October 19, 2009, 11:48:51 AM
question.....

has any ever had a Full Choke NOT pattern well/acceptably with:
#4 buck
and T, #2 type loads ?

Compared to your guns/chokes  when using Modified ?

I know..perhaps gun/choke specific..  but was wondering.  Kinda low on Ammo and Ammo $,  otherwise I guess I would $hoot up some ammo... lame huh.
My shotgun is a Berreta 391.
Title: Re: Shotgun choke and Yote Loads
Post by: bigben on October 19, 2009, 01:15:05 PM
I shoot #4 buck through my beretta.  I actually use the turkey choke that was provided.  the turkey choke works good with unplated buckshot.  the plated stuff scatters bad through, it is the same with dead coyote.  plated BB 3" mags shoot great through this gun.  24" barrel.  mine is a al390 though.  I love that gun. 
Title: Re: Shotgun choke and Yote Loads
Post by: weedwalker on October 19, 2009, 01:49:59 PM
Using my 870 and a turkey choke, I shoot copper plated BB or Dead Coyote and get a 24" pattern at 40 yds.
Title: Re: Shotgun choke and Yote Loads
Post by: timbertoes on October 19, 2009, 05:19:59 PM
great, thanks. Sounds like I can at least use my factory full choke  :eyebrownod:
Title: Re: Shotgun choke and Yote Loads
Post by: Silvertip on October 20, 2009, 08:51:18 AM
I've had the best luck with Imp-Modified with BBB and T shot, patterns run Full to Extra Full. I've never used Buck shot for yotes, but I use Imp-Cylinder for 00 Buck defense loads. The bigger the shot the more effective the choke. I'm going to be working up some new yote loads next month, I'll post the results.
Title: Re: Shotgun choke and Yote Loads
Post by: bigben on October 20, 2009, 10:06:37 AM
are you reloading your own loads silvertip? 

Title: Re: Shotgun choke and Yote Loads
Post by: Silvertip on October 21, 2009, 10:36:16 PM
Quote from: bigben on October 20, 2009, 10:06:37 AM
are you reloading your own loads silvertip? 



Yes, I'm loading 3" and 3 1/2 " 12ga. The new loads I'm going to try are from Ballistics Products Data,
http://www.ballisticproducts.com/
the 3 1/2" load is very interesting, 1 1/2oz of shot at 1400+ fps.