Post by HighCotton on Apr 1, 2013 16:58:15 GMT -5
I know how my Mossberg 500 performs but I wanted to see how the Stoeger M2000 shot the Hevi-13 since it will be the "backup" turkey gun. The M2000 is tapped with my old Undertaker choke. I practiced with the Hevi-13 turkey loads, #5. The only difference between the shells I used was testing the 2-3/4" against the 3" shells. I found this patterning difference:
Hevi-13 #5 in 3" below
Hevi-13 #5 in 2-3/4" below
Basically, with these results, I won't spend the money for Hevi-13 in 2-3/4" shells again as I would be just as well off with my old Winchester #5 turkey loads for a lot less money. But since I'm liking the ability of a longer range, I'll absolutely stick with the Hevi-13 #5 in 3" shells!
Hevi-13 #5 in 3" below
Hevi-13 #5 in 2-3/4" below
Basically, with these results, I won't spend the money for Hevi-13 in 2-3/4" shells again as I would be just as well off with my old Winchester #5 turkey loads for a lot less money. But since I'm liking the ability of a longer range, I'll absolutely stick with the Hevi-13 #5 in 3" shells!
