According to the chart, Tatham size 8 shot would have 499 pellets in a 1 1/4 oz. shell. There were 195 pellets in the 24" circle. This means 39% of the pellets were in the 24" circle. Full choke percentages start in the 70% range but this is based on the 30" circle at 40 yards. It would be interesting to take this gun and pattern using both distances and size.
Does anyone know if this Tatham shot was plain lead, chilled shot, or high antimony shot? It can make a big difference in percentages.
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