dropping my bead a .......

[growalot]

bit too much...but all in all not bad...will go one more time this week pull her up and to the left just a tad...Winchester supers #5's 3" 20ga Mossburg

[Pygmy]

Please forgive, because you did not not ask  for advice, Growie , and I realize that unsolicted advice  is usually about as welcome as a dead whale in your backyard in August.

 

However, looking at your pattern density, I'd definitely try going to # 6 shot in  the same payload to thicken up your pattern a bit. Your 30 yard patterns are getting a bit sparse with the 5 s.. No problem with individual pellet energy with # 6 shot..It WILL cut the mustard inside of 40 yards.. I can really see NO advantage of using shot larger than #6 in a 20 gauge.. In a larger gauge with a heavier payload, perhaps, but not in a 20. Personally, I'd like to see "heavy for gauge" loads of premium 7 1/2 shot for 20 gauge guns..I think they would be awesome within 40 yards.

 

Also,  since your pattern seems to be centered low and to the right, I'd consider some kind of adjustable sights to move the pattern to point of aim.. Kentucky windage is OK, but when the adrenaline kicks in it is better to have a gun that shoots to point of aim..

There are a number of adjustable sight options, both optical and mechanical, that you can get  for not a whole bunch of $$ that allow you to adjust  your pattern to point of aim..

 

If your Mossy has a rib, there are several fairly low cost sight systems that can be attached  right to your rib, and they allow for precision sight adjustments.

Edited April 21, 2013 by Pygmy

[growalot]

Pygmy ...thanks for the advise....should have gotten that before Mr. B suddenly went on a ammo buying spree...I now have 40 rounds of new Winchester #5's...which I have to say...I like better than the Nitro 5's I've been using for years...actually in all that time still on third box...with a bunch of turkey down.

 

I tried the sight thing...have had 2 different ones a true glow and one other...Ya not happening ...the whole lining up  and God forbid a scope not having a wide range of sight...I just don't process that well...That's why I can shoot so well with my browning single bead....Nothing to think about ...just pull up "bury " the bead and shoot...My turkey gun has a front bead and rear pin...every year with the first Target shots...which are the above ..I tend to drop the front bead in line with the top of the rear pin which I know  will cause a low shot when aiming at the waddle and not the head....

 

I drive Mr.B nuts with the whole not so conventional way I shoot...he's had guys come out and try to adjust me... as it were... and they just say...nope what ever it is works for her and I don't know why....I call it my lefty syndrome ...

[Pygmy]

 I'd be the first one to say " If it ain't BROKE, don't FIX it".....LOL...

 

What Model is your Browning...?

 

I have an A-5  Light Twenty...Sweet little shotgun... 

 

My first 3 inch 12 gauge was  a Browning A-5  magnum...Great gun and I killed a bunch of turkeys with it, along with lots of ducks and geese, back  when you could shoot lead shot at waterfowl.

 

Beautiful gun, but it was long, heavy and kicked like a mule..I eventually swapped it for a Rem 1100, which was somewhat easier to carry around and MUCH gentler on my shoulder.

Edited April 22, 2013 by Pygmy

[growalot]

It's BPS special steel 28in rib vent modified choke...it's what I use for deer hunting skeet shooting..30 yrs old..I love that gun...did take my first turkey with it and a few others...but for turkey it is an up close gun...

[Pygmy]

That would have been  my guess..I thought you were a pump gun person....

 

The BPS is a good design and the bottom ejection/tang safety is great for  southpaws..

 

A buddy of mine just sold one just like yours  in mint condition for $300. He had won it a few years ago on a raffle ticket and no longer hunts...

[growalot]

Yep Mr B bought it for me over at Creek side all shiny and new...shiny being the key word...the barrel shines like a babies butt on a sunny day...the stock did too until I wrapped it in camo...I think that's why I learned to take such long shots...close encounters got me busted more than once ...besides the fact the barrel is so long....lol

[Cabin Fever]

However, looking at your pattern density, I'd definitely try going to # 6 shot in  the same payload to thicken up your pattern a bit. Your 30 yard patterns are getting a bit sparse with the 5 s.. No problem with individual pellet energy with # 6 shot..It WILL cut the mustard inside of 40 yards.. I can really see NO advantage of using shot larger than #6 in a 20 gauge.. In a larger gauge with a heavier payload, perhaps, but not in a 20. Personally, I'd like to see "heavy for gauge" loads of premium 7 1/2 shot for 20 gauge guns..I think they would be awesome within 40 yards.

Very interesting. The pattern in my daughters Rem 870 20 gauge looks similar to those posted, using the same loads too. Not "great", but they'll certainly do out to 30 yards. My dad always used 4 or 5 shot, so that's all I've ever used. I was reading on other forums about a lot of people using 7 1/2 shot 3" mags and saying they are great for turkeys. To me, I guess it just sounded like too small of shot size for turkeys, so I never considered it (Geez, I never use anything smaller than #6 for even squirrels). I would feel more comfortable seeing more shot in my daughters patterns. I've been on the fence about trying #7 1/2, but I think you might have just convinced me!!