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    How to use a double barrel shotgun afield

    I have only used my Pedersoli 12ga for duck hunting.When I am in the blind and see ducks that look like they might be coming in,I cock both barrels.Most of the time I will shoot twice.If I miss the first,I will almost always fire a second shot.Actually,most of my kills come on the second shot.If...
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    I killed a few ducks the other day

    I have been duck hunting several times this season with my Pedersoli 12ga sxs.It has screw-in chokes and I have a mod on one side and a full on the other.I killed three ducks the other day.Two were long shots and one was at least a 50 yard shot.I was very pleasantly surprised.I'm using #4 ITX...
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    Poor mans shot pouch

    I use a plastic bottle I got at Gander Mountain that was made for plastic BB's.It has a spout with a cap on the top.Perfect for shot.I also use large,plastic,medication bottles or containers.They are free and will hold enough shot for a day in the woods.
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    I'm not off by alot and that's why I will be cautious.If I was off by a foot at 30 yards,like Britsmoothy said, then I would be pulling the files out pretty quick.I'm happy that my right barrel seems dead on and it's the one I shoot first anyway.
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    I'm guessing that you filed on the outside of the barrel since you used a flat file.I could see how a round or half round file would work on the inside of the barrel.I just hate the thought of taking a file to a new gun or choke.It just seems like the gun would already be shooting straight.Do...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    Thanks.Yea,I wouldn't put a file to my Pedersoli chokes.They are about 40.00 a piece and you can tell they are well made.The Pro Factor chokes have much thinner steel and I wouldn't mind terribly if I messed one up.I assume that I would use a flat file.It doesn't sound too complicated.I'll try...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    If I were to file on the cheaper chokes where would I need to file exactly?If the gun is shooting left,I would need to file on the left or outside part of the choke,right?I guess that I would need to mark the choke on the inside when screwed in tight and remove it for filing.Someone said from...
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    Pedersoli Screw In Choke Fit Issue

    Mine are smooth.Are you talking about the chokes that came with the gun?If so,where did you get the gun?If from Cabelas,they may exchange it.It should be smooth I would think.
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    Have you actually patterned your gun with the extended choke tubes?If so,how were the patterns compared to the regular choke tubes and do you hunt with them?Honestly,I'm not too concerned with being "traditional".I shoot a traditional recurve bow but use carbon arrows.I have chokes on a ML...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    Very good.I woke up to read the obvious which is "I don't have to file my gun,just the choke tube.I'm not sure why I didn't realize that yesterday.That's no problem.The Pro Factor Choke tubes are cheap anyway.I threw one away the other day.It kept shooting a terrible pattern and after a few...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    I'm going to shoot some tomorrow,God willing,and I'm going to try to see exactly how far off the left barrel is.I'm pretty sure that my right barrel is good. if the left side is only off "a little"m,I may leave it alone. I plan to start at 25 yards and may go to 35 if time permits.I'm going...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    Thanks for info on filing.I will study it more.It would sure hurt my feelings to put a file to my barrel but if it truly will move the impact,I may do it.My right barrel seems dead on and left barrel seems to shoot a little left.It's not a lot so that's why I'm hesitant about filing.I need to...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    How does filing on the "outside" of the barrel affect the gas pressure on the inside of the barrel?
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    I'm not sure that I would want to take a file to the outside of my gun.What does it look like after filing?Also,how would filing on the outside affect the POI at all? :)
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    other than lead or steel shot

    ITX shot from Ballistic Products is what I use for ducks.It's soft and almost as heavy as lead.It is round and has a raised sphere around each shot to aid in penetration.It comes in 2,4,and 6 shot.It is 153.00 for 7lbs.
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    My right barrel seemed to shoot right on POA.The left is a little left of POA but not enough that I would fret too much over it at 20 yards and under.I do need to shoot alot at 30 yards though.How do you regulate barrels?What if my POA is off quite a bit at 30 yards?Is there any way to move it...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    Thanks for the pics of "can" and turkey patterns.Looks good to me.I have read some say that if the pellets can penetrate a steel can,then on birds,penetration should be no problem.
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    Thanks for the pics.I may go out today after church and try it some more from 25 yards.The pic on the left looked like some of mine from 20 yards and I never had one as tight as the one on the right.It's hard to judge how big yours are.I was using regular poster board and had drawn about a 20"...
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    What is a good pattern with a ML shotgun

    Where I'm from it is definitely "coke" can.Yea,I would say your method is unscientific but it works for you.At least you've done that much.Up to now,I really haven't tried to pattern much at all.I shot a few shots into poster board and went hunting.I've killed ducks the last season or two but...
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    "Non-toxic" Shot?

    Does not come in 5's.That would be best I think.
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