Has Anyone Used RST Spreaders

[Jerry Parise]

Hi Folks,
I was wondering if anyone has used RST Spreader loads in any of your classic doubles? I have a double that is Mod. Rt. tube and Full Lft. tube and would like to know how much a spreader load might affect the Mod. choke? I would like to use the double on Pheasants in the fall over pointing dogs and need to open up that first shot without having the choke opened. Suggestions are surely welcome. Thanks in advanced for any help.

[Jeff K.]

I have found the spreaders normally open it up one choke increment.

[James L. Martin]

I have used RST spreaders for hunting and I have put them on a pattern plate but they do not spread as large as POLYWAD spreaders do. I ended up putting POLYWAD in the right barrel and RST in the left barrel , which worked.

[Phil C]

I have used RST spreader loads for quail over my dogs in my 28, 20, and 12 gauge with excellent results. I would have to agree with Jeff. My results have been a minimum of one choke increment. I have a Model 21 20 gauge I used some last year that is choked full and Modified, and shooting #9 over the dogs for Mearns quail I could not have asked for better performance. I had used some AA's the prior year, and the gun was so tight when I did connect it was not pretty. Give the spreader loads a try you will be pleased I am sure with the results.

[C.O.B.]

I used some RST spreader loads in a 20ga Boss hammer gun that's choked F/F on a tight five stand course recently. The spreader loads were wonderful and still crushed the targets with authority. I will agree that they open the choke about one increment, F to M, M to IC etc.

[Leighton Stallones]

I have used Fiocchi Spreaders quite a lot and they work great. I am getting 2-3 times the
width at 20 yds

[Mills]

I have used RST spreaders and was not pleased, although it could easily have been the gun or (more likely) my shooting

[Jeff Christie]

I have no experience with RST spreaders. I have however have had excellent results with Polywad spreaders on grouse and woodcock in dense cover. They perform flawlessly. I even use them in imp cyl barrels whenever more open is required. Try them you'll like them.

[gman]

In my Parkers I get a nice modified/ Ic pattern when I use them in a full choke on my 16gauge guns. Mixed results in modified chokes and figure I don't need them there.