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Took advantage of the mid 70's temps this past weekend and patterned a 1 5/8 oz Big 20 XL Stubby TSS #9 load thru my Affinity/Carlsons .575 extended choke. I was very impressed.
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Looks good, but could be better in my opinion. Pattern looks over choked to me based on the fact you should have had 588 pellets going downrange, but I only see 475 accounted for inside the 20", with most being inside the 10". How much buffer did you use? Reason I ask is sometimes you can load more buffer and open the pattern up somewhat, which is what I prefer. Furthermore, I like approximately the same number of pellets in the 10-20" as in the 0-10", so basically for this load, my goal would be a 290/290 split or something similar. These results will do, just adding a few thoughts in case you wanted to take them into consideration.
 
I agree Andy. With the .575 Carlsons extended I expected a pattern in the 290/290 range. I was surprised it was as tight as it was. I have a Carlsons .575 flush mount as well as a Hunter's Specialties .582 extended I may try to see if they throw a more even pattern.
 
I want 275-300 in the 10" but that's just me....Its been my experience that TSS is not nearly as tight at say 20yds as lead or hevi-shot so in my opinion unless you are wanting to body shoot one no need to have over half your shot in the 10-20" circle. Once again that's just my personal preference. I like bloody noggins!!! :drool:
 
Glad to see a tight pattern with that choke. I've got the Carlson's .575 sitting on my shelf to try with my new O/U 20g and the same load you tried. I'm really hoping to get something acceptable so I don't have to try a half dozen chokes.

The .575 Carlson's didn't shoot well in my M2 with that load.
 
TNReb":2hslbs5o said:
. . . . . my new O/U 20g . . . .
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Very interested in what kind of "sights" you have on this particular gun. :)

I have both an O/U and a SXS I'd like to figure out a better sighting system than just the factory front bead sight.
The SXS has only 2 3/4" chambers, but if I start loading the TSS, not a problem to me.
 
TheLBLman":cjed8s53 said:
TNReb":cjed8s53 said:
. . . . . my new O/U 20g . . . .
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Very interested in what kind of "sights" you have on this particular gun. :)

I have both an O/U and a SXS I'd like to figure out a better sighting system than just the factory front bead sight.
The SXS has only 2 3/4" chambers, but if I start loading the TSS, not a problem to me.
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Nothing but a front bead. If it shoots to point of aim, it's all that's needed for turkey.

I had a red dot for my M2 last year but just didn't see the need. I took it off.
 

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