New scattergun
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New scattergun
I thought I'd posted this earlier, but I don't see it. Well after nearly 20 years of service my old 835 is giving me problems. Earlier this week I ordered a new 935 with the 26 inch tube and today I ordered a Choate Mark 5 pistol grip stock for her. I already own a pile of chokes for her and between my stash and davisd9's I should have no problem finding a mean pattern. Hadn't decided on sights, but will probably clamp on some ol reliable Tru Glo iron sight. I do have a dot sight on my son's .22 that I might try. She will be all black this spring, then after the season get sent to Ark. for a dip in Mathews Lost pattern. I will post pics of things as they arrive and give reports of patterns with pics as I play with loads and chokes. This is the first turkey gun I've bought just for myself since my 835. I hope this one last as long.
Re: New scattergun
New guns are always fun. Congrats
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Congrats post pictures.
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She will be as good to you as my new 835 was last year! We will get those numbers and pattern where you want them.
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A little tip, it does come in handy to have an extra set of fingerprints on your guns
I was not his father but he was my son,,MAK IV, 10-15-1993 - 4-22-2007
"Rest in Peace my Little Buddy"
"Rest in Peace my Little Buddy"
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Re: New scattergun
Shot the new gun today and overall it did well. My numbers are a little lower than I would have like to have seen, but overall she is on the right path. I shot Hevi 7's in the 2 1/4 oz load, Magblends 2 1/4 oz loads and Nitro straight 7's in the 2 7/16 oz load. Chokes used were Mad Max .695, Jellyhead .690, Stardot .676 and a Indian Creek .675. The Indian Creek was the winner with all three loads and the Hevi 13 7's did the best. I plan on shooting it once more before the season, then I'll polish the tube and shoot it again after the season closes.