Parker First Range Report. (Lots Of Pics.)

Mike Stahle · 03-19-2010, 08:44 PM

The Range.

The Turkey head Target at 40 Yards.

Looking Back 40 Yards From Target To shooting Position.

The PVC Frame & Target.

First Shot, Left Barrel, 3 ¼ Dram 2F Black Powder, 1 3/8 oz. 7.5 Shot.
Heavy Load, Kicks Like A Mule In A 6 lb. 13 oz. shotgun.

Second Shot, Right Barrel, Same Load As Above. “OUCH”

First And second Shots Above Together Under Lights. Two Dead Turkeys At 40 Yards.

Much Lighter Load, First Shot, Left Barrel, 2 ¾ Dram 2F Black Powder, 1 1/8 oz. 7.5 Shot. These I Could Shoot All Day With No Problem.

Second Shot, Right Barrel, Lighter Load As Above.

First And Second shots Above Together Under Lights. Two Dead Turkeys At 40 Yards.
(Lighter Loads Above)

Dean Romig · 03-19-2010, 09:19 PM

I think you're ready Mike. Have you got some birds located and figured out yet? Not much time left you know.

Bill Murphy · 03-19-2010, 09:21 PM

Nines would look even better. However, most turkey "guys" would rather you pattern with sixes for penetration, even in the head. Sixes may look just as good on the target.

Kent Nickerson · 03-21-2010, 01:30 PM

certainly enjoyed seeing your patterning photos...I'm shooting a borrowed 32 inch F & F this week down in Jacksonboro...and will try to duplicate your range work @ 40 yards and post the results for comparison...

Good luck opening day...I hope you see him!

Mike Stahle · 03-21-2010, 05:54 PM

[QUOTE=Kent Nickerson;15492]certainly enjoyed seeing your patterning photos...I'm shooting a borrowed 32 inch F & F this week down in Jacksonboro...and will try to duplicate your range work @ 40 yards and post the results for comparison...

Good luck opening day...I hope you see him!

Good luck to you as well Kent, and very much looking forward to seeing your results. Will you be using black powder shells as well?

Kent Nickerson · 03-21-2010, 10:49 PM

No, I won't...not up to purist yet. Just a wannabe. I have a friend who rolls loads for me...he dissected some RST's and has come up a with a pressure-right duplex load combining 4's and 5's that I'm going to try. I'll post the results or send them to you. Go get that gobbler.