Didn't pick up Estate buck in time so the text was limited to Federal 9-pellet Classic and the 12-pellet S&B buckshot loads. With Federal at ten yards, the spread from runt's IC barrel was roughly a foot and the "pattern" was uneven. With the much-maligned S&B, the pattern was very even and half the size. So much for relying on other people's tests! AA Heavy trap load 7 1/2 spread over two feet at the same distance. FWIW, S&B did kick more and I was not tempted to try her 870.
Clarification: Good job runt_of_the_litter -- it was her 870 and her shoulder taking up the recoil.
Clarification: Good job runt_of_the_litter -- it was her 870 and her shoulder taking up the recoil.
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