SBEII - Buckshot pattern

[RBDIII]

I need some help .. I bought a new SBEII and love everything about it EXEPT I can't hit the broad side of a barn with buckshot in it.

So Far I have tried the stock full choke , and a kicks aftermarket full choke (which on the package said it was designed to shoot 00 buck) , I shot winchester x 00 3.5" , federal #1 3.5" copper and winchester #4 3.5" through each choke with POOR results. I must admit I havent tried the IC, Mod, or IM that came with the gun yet. I was hoping someone out there could give me a heads up on what worked for them. My shoulders getting sore and it would be great to get a point in the right direction.

Thanks

Robbie

[Drundel]

I haven't tried any of mine with buckshot yet. I shoot #4 buck for sandhill crane and I need it to pattern pretty tight as those are some smart birds.

 

A buddy who reloads says buckshot is funny, try some SLOW buffered rounds if possible.

[RBDIII]

Do you have any suggestions for slow buffered rounds??

[tucker301]

Typically you'll find that buckshot patterns best in the more open chokes. I'd start with IC and work my way back. Full choke is generally the worst choice for big pellets.

[Drundel]

Here is what i shoot.

 

Federal

 

P158

12

3 / 76

Magnum

1210

41 Pellets–4 Buck

[RBDIII]

I have been online looking at Choke Tubes .

The patternmaster seems to be pretty popular and has a lot of positive feedback.

Has anyone tried or have any comments about it??

[Drundel]

not for the SBE2.

[sprigsss]

The patternmaster holds a better pattern than the factory tubes that come with the gun, but I don't think its worth the money if you're shooting a Benelli.

 

I sure would like to know whats different with the Benelli and why it won't shoot buckshot.

[fmr_Devildog]

I took my new SBEII out a couple of weeks ago and paterned it in. It's a lefty with a 26" barrel. My buddy has a SBE with a pattern master. Shooting the same 3 1/2 loads he was on average puttting 10-15 more holes in the 30" circle. I was using the stock Mod choke tube that came with my SBEII. I had no problems dopping ducks in northern Arkansas opening weekend.

 

I will probably try the pattern master out this spring, but the stock choke tubes work just fine. The way I shoot 10-15 more in the kill zone won't hurt.