Went and bought me a 535 and went to pattern it the other day. Well after 5 shots (Which is all I could take of the 3.5" #5's) the pattern is high and to the right. So I give it a few days to let my shoulder heal up and shoot 5 more times and its the same, high and right. The gun came with a XX full turkey choke and I was shooting Winchester supreme 3.5 #5 shot. Is it the choke and shell combo that causes it to shoot like that? Or could it be the gun? I can compensate on my aim(low and left) to get a good pattern in the kill zone. Any suggestions on what I need to do? With season opening Saturday I know this is kind of short notice to be askin all these questions but I just need a peace of mind when I go in the woods.
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ibfishin
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My 535 also shoot high and right. Last year I put a cheap Tasco scope on it (its already tapped and takes Marlin mounts) killed all 3 turkey I shot at, this year I have a red dot scope on it. I also had better patterns shooting 3" shells than 3 1/2" and they are easier on the shoulder!!
Grizzly Johnson
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Try tightening the magazine cap tight as you can with your hand. Then take a piece of leather and wrap the cap, use a pair of pliers and tighten it 3-4 more clicks.
If that doesn't help, try a different choke/shell combo and see what that does.
If that doesn't help, try a different choke/shell combo and see what that does.
