Pattern testing database

BeeMaa

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Shotguns are unique, each one is like a fingerprint. The difference is that this "fingerprint" can change significantly depending on a myriad of factors. Barrel length, choke, payload, shot size, shot speed...the list goes on. I've even seen two seemingly identical shotguns shoot very different patterns with the same load and choke, not normally the case but it can happen.

What I would like is to start a thread that shows pattern testing of whatever you have. In the past few years I've made a sheet that has a list of the shotguns and chokes I have and fill in the load information. This is placed next to the pattern to document the results. After this is done I will list the results on a separate document that I take with me when I hunt. This is my "cheat sheet" to reference when I need it.

Hopefully this information will benefit those looking to make a decision when it comes to shotguns, chokes or loads.

I'll start it off the the Benelli SBE3 with the same turkey loads at two distances.

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Now a Beretta A400 with the same target load and distance, but different chokes.
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