8 gauge patterns

[6pt-Sika]

Wanted to pattern some 8 buck loads and Turkey loads today . Started with 000000 buck at thirty yards first , right then left barrels . There are ten pellets in each shell . Then went to 0 buck same powder charge etc but eighteen pellets again right then left .

[6pt-Sika]

Then tried uhm Turkey loads at fifty yards . First the 2 1/8 ounce loads and then the 2 ounce loads both right then left.

[6pt-Sika]

Should I visit an 8 friendly state a turkey or deers butt may be in serious trouble

[6pt-Sika]

Think I’ll load four of the roll crimped 2 ounce ones with #4’s tommorrow or next week . And give them a go at fifty for kicks and giggles . Might also try some Bismuth #2’s and or #1’s

[Bill Murphy]

I have to admit, Craig, that I can't see any useful information in your shot patterns. How about a 30" circle and the shot pattern uninterrupted by previous shots and other color, and a percentage?

[Mike of the Mountain]

Bill, post some pics of what the target he should use looks like. That would be a great help.

[Bill Murphy]

Coming right up, Mike.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I have to admit, Craig, that I can't see any useful information in your shot patterns. How about a 30" circle and the shot pattern uninterrupted by previous shots and other color, and a percentage?

But truely whether it’s helpful to you is irrelevant as long as I get what I’m looking for .

[6pt-Sika]

Loaded a half dozen with #4’s , couple more with #6’s and four with Bismuth #1’s . Thought I had some Bismuth #2’s but evidently I don’t as I couldn’t find them . I will say using these several times fired hulls doesn’t produce as nice of a roll crimp as I’d like .

[Mark Garrett]

Those buckshot loads should be deadly.