Loading 10 Ga vs 12 3 1/2"
- Thread starter Kobra
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Velocity in shotgun loads is an arcane and complicated matter.
A "Magnum" rifle load is one where a standard projectile is moved at higher velocity than a standard rifle load will. Contrast a .308 vs a 300 Mag.
OTOH, a "Magnum" shotgun load is usually moving at a standard velocity but with a heavier payload, like 1 1/2 oz vs 1 1/4.
How about describing the mission? 10 gauges are used for turkey and waterfowl,mostly.
A "Magnum" rifle load is one where a standard projectile is moved at higher velocity than a standard rifle load will. Contrast a .308 vs a 300 Mag.
OTOH, a "Magnum" shotgun load is usually moving at a standard velocity but with a heavier payload, like 1 1/2 oz vs 1 1/4.
How about describing the mission? 10 gauges are used for turkey and waterfowl,mostly.
Kobra, do yourself a favor and try out some 3" turkey and goose loads. Pattern them, and then try the 3 1/2" hernia inducers. Chances are, the 3" patterns will be better, but you will not know if you don't try them.
If I needed to use barnburner loads, I'd be getting a Mag 10 Ithaca and patterning heavily. BTW, the few times I've shot a Mag 10,it worked well and kicked little. An 11 lb shotgun, true, but sturdy,reliable and effective...
If I needed to use barnburner loads, I'd be getting a Mag 10 Ithaca and patterning heavily. BTW, the few times I've shot a Mag 10,it worked well and kicked little. An 11 lb shotgun, true, but sturdy,reliable and effective...
I am one step ahead of ya...
I bought some 3" last week before the Benelli purchase to feed my 870 Express so I will be able to use it, until I locate some 3 1/2" (Turkey season just started in KY so the stores are temporarily out). I planned on shooting them and testing my 870 with them too. I work as an engineer so it is in my nature and mentality to screw with everything I own looking for that perfect combo.
I bought some 3" last week before the Benelli purchase to feed my 870 Express so I will be able to use it, until I locate some 3 1/2" (Turkey season just started in KY so the stores are temporarily out). I planned on shooting them and testing my 870 with them too. I work as an engineer so it is in my nature and mentality to screw with everything I own looking for that perfect combo.
Ok, Kobra, I understand engineers. Why not pattern both your shotguns with what you have and see if the results are satisfactory? You may have the right combination now, just waiting to be discovered.
And, play with the chokes also. Sometimes better patterns come with a bit less constriction...
And, play with the chokes also. Sometimes better patterns come with a bit less constriction...
