WHO Patterns Their Shotguns?

[Adam Helmer]

Most shotgunners do not, but all should. Many shotgunners "Assume" their pattern is spot on: WRONG! My detailed records tell me which shotgun shoots WHERE.

I suggest all shotgunners keep very good records of their 40-yard patterns by shot size and loads. All my shotguns have a "Profile" recorded for reference.

Adam

[Dan Morris]

Haven't done it in years though, A hold over from skeet days. I did find some loads that you could walk through! Thanks for posting.
Dan

[Adam Helmer]

Dan,

My favorite trap gun shoots a few inches one way or another with a switch of powder or wads.

Adam

[Jack]

I do.
A friend of mine used to make some interesting statements about this or that turkey load not being effective - then he patterned his gun and found it shot a foot below point of aim at 40 yards.

[Rapier]

All of my guns are patterned on a steel pattern board. And setup to fit me using the pattern board. I shoot Sporting Clays and live birds and do not shoot a gun on the range or in the field until it fits me properly. Hard lessons, but hang around with serious clays shooters and you might as well learn a bit about what makes a shotgun shoot, even if it takes a few serious posterior thrashings in the beginning.
Ed

[gd357]

Adam Helmer,

you're darn fight EVERYONE should pattern their guns. Too many experiences of dealing with guns that don't shoot point of aim. Actually had a gun that was bent at the end of the barrel at the factory... Shot low left bad... Don't trust mass manufacturing...