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    Yes I have, through the Light Full, the Standard...

    Yes I have, through the Light Full, the Standard Full, and the Extra Full Buck Kicker. The Standard Full has been the best, patterns about 2-3 inches at 40 yards. The Light Full about 5-6 inches at...
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    IME the best performance from Tri-Ball comes from...

    IME the best performance from Tri-Ball comes from .685 chokes in the Benellis and .690 chokes in the Remington 870s.

    The Triangle shaped pattern means you have the perfect amount of...
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    Excellent bear! I consider it something...

    Excellent bear!

    I consider it something special anytime a big game animal is taken with a shotgun, even more so with ammunition you made yourself.

    Congratulations!
  4. Claybuster CB1138-12. IMO/IME it is the most...

    Claybuster CB1138-12.

    IMO/IME it is the most versatile wad for loading 00 buckshot. Wade Rush/Bubba Rountree Outdoors likes it too.

    To the OP...Pattern testing with different loads and...
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    With screw in chokes the Extra Full chokes,...

    With screw in chokes the Extra Full chokes, .685./.690 diameter, seem to be the best performers for everything from 0 Buckshot to Tri-Ball.

    With the smaller buckshot sizes from #4 Buckshot to #1...
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    Looks good BT...one of my next projects is to...

    Looks good BT...one of my next projects is to find a deer load for my Dad's Winchester 1400 12 Gauge semiauto with a 26 inch modified choke barrel.

    I will try this one first. Which 20 Gauge low...
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    Great to see the testing of this great load...

    Great to see the testing of this great load continuing. Impressive results with the more open chokes and the short barrels.

    IME with Tri-Ball the triangle shaped patterns indicate the right amount...
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    The 870s went to the back of the safe after I...

    The 870s went to the back of the safe after I shot the Benelli Novas and Supernovas.

    I personally don't care for Mossberg shotguns.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    Those slugs are beasts... they look like a 148...

    Those slugs are beasts... they look like a 148 BNWC on steroids.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    I have a few extra laying around. Took another...

    I have a few extra laying around. Took another whitetail doe this year, looks like Axis Deer will be next.

    They work.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    I am a fan of the metal Precision Reloading Roll...

    I am a fan of the metal Precision Reloading Roll Crimper. Less flat on the end of the crimp than the BPI tools, SEEMs to feed smoother in pumps and autos.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    Average velocity the last time I chronographed...

    Average velocity the last time I chronographed the load was 1081 fps from a 28 inch barreled Remington 870. The factory load was advertised at 1050 fps and I can get another 50-75 fps with the 3.5...
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    Tri-Ball Buckshot scores...again!

    The first time I took a deer with Tri-Ball:
    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?347564-Tri-Ball-Buckshot-Scores!

    The second time happened on 11/08/20. I got into the blind about 0615...
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    The barrel came ready to take chokes, and as...

    The barrel came ready to take chokes, and as mentioned Mike Orlen is the guy for shotgun barrel and choke work.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    Two days after having the conversation with...

    Two days after having the conversation with Kick's the new choke tube was in my mailbox last night when I got home from work, and screwed right into the barrel.

    I am seeing 50% tighter buckshot...
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    Kick's Chokes Excellent Customer Service

    Did a bunch of buckshot and slug testing this past weekend, both my shoulder and cheek are still feeling it but I got a lot accomplished. I did notice that my new Kick's Buckkicker Extra Full Choke...
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    IME in 12 Gauge 3 inch and 3.5 inch Tri-Ball...

    IME in 12 Gauge 3 inch and 3.5 inch Tri-Ball Buckshot rules the roost.

    3 .600 round balls at 1100 fps through a .685 Carlson's Extended Extra Full Choke results in patterns ranging from one hole...
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    I use a Harbor Freight Rock Tumbler. I fill...

    I use a Harbor Freight Rock Tumbler.

    I fill each drum about half full with buckshot, add a tiny bit of graphite (Like half an empty .22LR case full), run it for 3-4 hours, and the buckshot comes...
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    Yeah, it has been a while since I posted, but the...

    Yeah, it has been a while since I posted, but the Tri-Ball Buckshot testing has continued.

    The Remington 870 has moved to the back of the safe and the Benelli Novas and Super Novas to the front....
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    Looks like you have experienced the power and the...

    Looks like you have experienced the power and the majesty of Tri-Ball Buckshot firsthand...there is no going back now.

    Everything else is well, just buckshot.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    BT, Nice performing load and nice doe. ...

    BT,

    Nice performing load and nice doe.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    Redding T-7 IMO the best combination of...

    Redding T-7

    IMO the best combination of strength, speed and precision, and no press sides in the way.

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    North Fort Worth 114/35 Just my .02, LeonCarr

    North Fort Worth 114/35

    Just my .02,
    LeonCarr
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    Mr. Blood Trail, There is a good chance the...

    Mr. Blood Trail,

    There is a good chance the overbored barrel could be causing that.

    A buddy has a 3.5 Inch Winchester SXP that we tested Tri-Ball loads in. It has a .740 overbored barrel and...
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    Thank you all for the great feedback. Yes Mr....

    Thank you all for the great feedback.

    Yes Mr. dverna they are pretty stout. I usually pattern them by standing up and resting the shotgun on a tripod type shooting rest instead of sitting and...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check