20ga pattern testing

[Hoobilly]

Gonna be a hot day

Have to test these loads and see what patterns I get.

1-5/8 of 18.5 density 9’s

Hopefully I don’t sweat to death shooting

[Hoobilly]

Shooting 2 different guns
Franchi Turkey Elite @ the Retay turkey

Polished both barrels and all 4 chokes. Each gun I’ll be shooting the 555 & 562 Indiancreek’s

[duckslut]

Those crimps are awesome looking

[Samm4770]

Let us know the results!

[guesswho]

Almost to pretty to shoot. The shells, not you.

[vaturkey]

PERFECT handloads Brice !

[Hognutz]

Those really look nice. Interested in the Retay results.

[Hoobilly]

you guys

Is it too hot to get good patterns at 90 degrees?

[Tail Feathers]

I've read hotter weather makes the patterns denser. Or was it less dense? Which is it and how much difference does an extra 40 degrees make in a pattern?

And stay hydrated, we can't have our fearless forum owner kick off on us!

[Hoobilly]

I've read hotter weather makes the patterns denser. Or was it less dense? Which is it and how much difference does an extra 40 degrees make in a pattern?

And stay hydrated, we can't have our fearless forum owner kick off on us!

Coffee sweet tea & water

Well the last 2 days I have yet to break 300 in anything I’ve shot

[spider316]

I've read hotter weather makes the patterns denser. Or was it less dense? Which is it and how much difference does an extra 40 degrees make in a pattern?

And stay hydrated, we can't have our fearless forum owner kick off on us!

Coffee sweet tea & water

Well the last 2 days I have yet to break 300 in anything I’ve shot

So you pattern your gun and shells at the most perfect of conditions prior to the season. You are officially "Cocked, Locked and ready to Rock", according to Mr. Nugent. Patterns are slap the Wife's ass perfect. 4th week of the season and the morning temp is 40° and gonna be 80° by Noon time, you gonna leave the hunt when "Mr. Lost and Lonely" is screaming gobbles because you're worried about your pattern ????? I hope you do, you'll either see pics or Feathers at where I parked. Tight is tight, whether it's your pattern or how close you kill em.

[Hoobilly]

I've read hotter weather makes the patterns denser. Or was it less dense? Which is it and how much difference does an extra 40 degrees make in a pattern?

And stay hydrated, we can't have our fearless forum owner kick off on us!

Coffee sweet tea & water

Well the last 2 days I have yet to break 300 in anything I’ve shot

So you pattern your gun and shells at the most perfect of conditions prior to the season. You are officially "Cocked, Locked and ready to Rock", according to Mr. Nugent. Patterns are slap the Wife's ass perfect. 4th week of the season and the morning temp is 40° and gonna be 80° by Noon time, you gonna leave the hunt when "Mr. Lost and Lonely" is screaming gobbles because you're worried about your pattern ????? I hope you do, you'll either see pics or Feathers at where I parked. Tight is tight, whether it's your pattern or how close you kill em.

Roosted ain’t roasted?

[Roost 1]

Patterns will be better when it’s less humid.
At least that’s my experience.

[Riverrat]

I've read hotter weather makes the patterns denser. Or was it less dense? Which is it and how much difference does an extra 40 degrees make in a pattern?

And stay hydrated, we can't have our fearless forum owner kick off on us!

I’ve shot several 410 rounds in the last two months and humidity has played more of a roll on patterns than temp. 65% to 72% humidity is ideal for me. I use weather underground and you’ll find a local weather station near you that updates every few seconds. In the morning this time of year humidity is high as the sun rises the humidity drops most of the time. Shot count goes down when humidity is 40% to 55% because air is denser and makes pattern spread and I loose shot count when humidity gets 80% and above.

[Tail Feathers]

I've read hotter weather makes the patterns denser. Or was it less dense? Which is it and how much difference does an extra 40 degrees make in a pattern?

And stay hydrated, we can't have our fearless forum owner kick off on us!

Coffee sweet tea & water

Well the last 2 days I have yet to break 300 in anything I’ve shot

So you pattern your gun and shells at the most perfect of conditions prior to the season. You are officially "Cocked, Locked and ready to Rock", according to Mr. Nugent. Patterns are slap the Wife's ass perfect. 4th week of the season and the morning temp is 40° and gonna be 80° by Noon time, you gonna leave the hunt when "Mr. Lost and Lonely" is screaming gobbles because you're worried about your pattern ????? I hope you do, you'll either see pics or Feathers at where I parked. Tight is tight, whether it's your pattern or how close you kill em.

If I left the woods when it got hot here in Texas I wouldn't turkey hunt at all. I doubt seriously it makes enough difference in a good TSS hunting load to matter. If my 260 pellet count goes to 200 at 40 yards I doubt that tom will notice.

[Roost 1]

For hunting situation it won’t make a difference but for load development or pattern testing, it makes a big difference.
I believe Hoobilly is pattern texting.

[Turkinator]

Gonna be a hot day

Have to test these loads and see what patterns I get.

1-5/8 of 18.5 density 9’s

Hopefully I don’t sweat to death shooting

What press are you loading on? Those crimps are outstanding!

[Hoobilly]

Gonna be a hot day

Have to test these loads and see what patterns I get.

1-5/8 of 18.5 density 9’s

Hopefully I don’t sweat to death shooting

What press are you loading on? Those crimps are outstanding!

Mec jr 600
Using a Ballistics super crown crimp starter

[spider316]

Coffee sweet tea & water

Well the last 2 days I have yet to break 300 in anything I’ve shot

So you pattern your gun and shells at the most perfect of conditions prior to the season. You are officially "Cocked, Locked and ready to Rock", according to Mr. Nugent. Patterns are slap the Wife's ass perfect. 4th week of the season and the morning temp is 40° and gonna be 80° by Noon time, you gonna leave the hunt when "Mr. Lost and Lonely" is screaming gobbles because you're worried about your pattern ????? I hope you do, you'll either see pics or Feathers at where I parked. Tight is tight, whether it's your pattern or how close you kill em.

If I left the woods when it got hot here in Texas I wouldn't turkey hunt at all. I doubt seriously it makes enough difference in a good TSS hunting load to matter. If my 260 pellet count goes to 200 at 40 yards I doubt that tom will notice.

I can't even imagine what it's like down South, I'd melt in an hour !

[2nd100]

110 degrees real feel on the gulf fishing 3 weeks ago .
86 now with a 100 real feel and only 71 % humidity in south Ga back at the house now .
Shoot the water temp was 87 degrees I'm Mexico beach then ....
This would severely limit my hunting for sure , I ain't as mad at them as I used to be !

[Hoobilly]

110 degrees real feel on the gulf fishing 3 weeks ago .
86 now with a 100 real feel and only 71 % humidity in south Ga back at the house now .
Shoot the water temp was 87 degrees I'm Mexico beach then ....
This would severely limit my hunting for sure , I ain't as mad at them as I used to be !

Sounds like early spring weather in Florida and Texas?

[Riverrat]

I've read hotter weather makes the patterns denser. Or was it less dense? Which is it and how much difference does an extra 40 degrees make in a pattern?

And stay hydrated, we can't have our fearless forum owner kick off on us!

I’ve shot several 410 rounds in the last two months and humidity has played more of a roll on patterns than temp. 65% to 72% humidity is ideal for me. I use weather underground and you’ll find a local weather station near you that updates every few seconds. In the morning this time of year humidity is high as the sun rises the humidity drops most of the time. Shot count goes down when humidity is 40% to 55% because air is denser and makes pattern spread and I lose shot count when humidity gets 80% and above.

[2nd100]

For sure Hoobilly.
And we still haven't gotten to the Dog days of August yet ...

[Hoobilly]

For sure Hoobilly.
And we still haven't gotten to the Dog days of August yet ...

Lord help us

[Hoobilly]

Got to shoot just after the rain stopped
For 18.5 density 9’s I feel this is about a perfect pattern that you can hunt with