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Turkey gun patterning made easy.............

2K views 13 replies 11 participants last post by  Strut10 
Good article for a starting point as he related.

I like Rugered prefer to use a large piece of paper 30"X30" or so. I place an aiming point/dot and shoot at 40 Yds.

After the shot I locate the center of my pattern draw a 10" circle then pencil in four evenly divided sections (Like a pie) and count the pellets in each pie section to determine distribution and the total the pellet count in the four sections to determine density for range purposes.

I shoot a 20ga. and my goal is for 40 yards so I shoot my first shot from there.

I look for a pellet count at 100 plus with even distribution in each pie section. I then make any necessary sight adjustments and shoot until I have the pattern centered on the aiming dot at 40 Yds.

Then I move closer say 20 Yds. and 10 yds. to see how tight my group is to determine the margin of error at very close range.

When using a small turkey head size piece of paper it can be difficult to determine if I am getting the center of my pattern on the aiming point due to the smaller surface. Thus the center of my pattern might just be off and perhaps the more dense part of the pattern will not print well if at all on the smaller paper but will be very apparent on larger paper.

Not splitting hair here, it is a plus for all turkey hunters to pattern their guns for range and margin of error at close range. I believe too many turkey hunters take a shot gun for granite and also do not aim for the head. If nothing else the turkey target does promote head shots and is fun to shoot and observe once the gun is zeroed in.
 
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