Patterned new 835

[Rakkin6]

Finally got out and patterned my new 835 today, counted 69 pellets above the wattle using Winchester Longbeard 3" #6. What do you guys think?

 

[Rakkin6]

Sorry forgot to mention at 45 yards.

 

[scn]

I would suggest shooting it at 20 yds to see if it is too tight right there for realistic hunting. If it is as tight as the other pattern at 45 yds suggests it might be, any head bob from the gobbler or flinch on your part is likely to yield a miss.

IMO, way too many folks are opting for super tight long range patterns and ignoring the issues at ranges where most turkeys are killed.

 

[Rakkin6]

Yeah I shot it at 15, 20, 30 and 45 yards only took a picture of the 45 yard shot. It is tight at 15 and 20. It is not so tight that I am worried about not hitting if i do my part. Now if I flinch or pull off that could be another story I guess. Honestly at 15 and 20 yards it was hard to count how many i was getting in the 10" ring but it was a pretty even pattern throughout.