SORE Shoulder but think we're ready

[redbeard]

The wind finally died down enough to pattern shotguns today. Had four to pattern and I sure am worse for wear now. Geez, don't know what Nitro Ray puts in those Nitroammo shells but they HURT!

First to pattern was my old trusty Remington SP10 using Nitro Ammos 4x5x7 Hevi-shot. I'd added Tru Glo sights so I took three shots of regular Remington loads to get the aim right. The pattern below is from 40 yards. A tick off to the right but dead bird notheless. Belive I'll adjust the tick later when my bruises heal.



Next was my son's Winchester 1300 pump using NitroAmmo's H378 12 guage 4x5x7 Hevishot. This one hurt too as I had to shoot 4 times to get those tru glo's right. But it ended up fine at 40 yds. Gotta aim right at the toms head for this pattern.



Next, was my new 10 Gauge Double Black Powder. All the literature said to limit the shooting distance to 25-30 yds, so this is at about 26-27 using 80 grains of fffg powder and 4x5x7 1 5/8 oz copper shot. Was pleased with the pattern, hope to kill my second bird this year with this ol' boy.



Glad that's over with and it's a good thing the adrenlin of shooting a tom blanks out the shoulder pain or I'm sure I'd flinch and miss like crazy.

[ketchum]

redbeard, what chokes are you using?

[huntn4bucks]

I feel your pain!!! I shot mine several times today and I'll probably be paying for it tomorrow!

[Strut10]

Didn't any of you'ns use a sissy pad???????

Shoulda read my post on patterning.

[TheDeerHunter]

I hear ya man! My shoulder is killin me! 12 gauge 3 1/2 hevi shot hurts. I patterned my gun today and a little yesterday.

[maddhunter]

Nice pattern!!! I wish the heavy shot would have done that well in my gun. What chokes were you using?
Ya'll really need to invest in a Limbsaver Recoil Pad or just use the strap on shoulder pad!!!!
No need in fealing the pain if you don't have to.

[Chrud]

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Didn't any of you'ns use a sissy pad???????

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That's the ticket for patterning right there!

[redbeard]

Yeah, I need something, think I dang near cracked my collar bone on one shot from that 10. The chokes for the 1300 are Rhino 660, for the SP10, it's a Rhino .720. The Personi Blackpowder has no screw in chokes, I believe they are improved cylinder and modified. I only shot the right barrel, which would be the improved cylinder.

[hobie]

Redbeard
It looks like the turkeys don't stand a chance

[Rhino]

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Didn't any of you'ns use a sissy pad???????

Shoulda read my post on patterning.

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Always

That oughta do the trick redbeard. Better ice down that shoulder now.

[redbeard]

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Didn't any of you'ns use a sissy pad???????

Shoulda read my post on patterning.

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Ouch I DID I DID but... next time please put the important stuff in color or BOLD for us old blind men!

[Strut10]

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Didn't any of you'ns use a sissy pad???????

Shoulda read my post on patterning.

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Ouch I DID I DID but... next time please put the important stuff in color or BOLD for us old blind men!

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O.K. there, Ray Charles!! Consider it done!! Just for you!!

[RyanH]

Looking Very good! now you just need a bird infront of you!