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nickdrak
02-15-12, 22:15
Gents,

Took my newly obtained Robar custom "Tactical Elite" 870 out for the first time today. I ran some Win/Ranger "Low-Recoil" 00 buck through it to see what kind of patterns I could get. I have very little working knowledge of shotguns and pattern size. Just curious how the results from todays session compare to what is considered a good pattern for a .12ga shotty. Here's some pics:

10yd pattern:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9458/20120215143355.jpg

15 & 20yd patterns:
http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/1523/20120215143840.jpg

25yd pattern:
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7586/20120215144232.jpg

Thanks for you opinions/advice.

Stay safe,
Nick
BKS
02-16-12, 06:56
Looks good to me. What brand of buckshot? Different buckshot loads can pattern dramatically different. Those appear to very uniform.
highxj
02-16-12, 15:37
I still hate you for getting this shotgun, (kidding). Put me first in line if you ever decide it's not for you.
nickdrak
02-16-12, 15:41
I still hate you for getting this shotgun, (kidding). Put me first in line if you ever decide it's not for you.

You will have to fight the Yeti for it if I ever do decide to sell it!:D
nickdrak
02-16-12, 15:43
Looks good to me. What brand of buckshot? Different buckshot loads can pattern dramatically different. Those appear to very uniform.

It was all with Winchester Ranger "Law Enforcement" Low-Recoil 9 pellet 00 buck.
Steve
03-01-12, 21:38
Nick

Try some fed tactical and hornaday tap

I have been finding critical defenese load to be very surprising

YETI
SkiDevil
03-02-12, 12:50
Hello Nick,

I have also had good results with the Federal and Hornandy loads recommended. I really like the Fioochi 2 3/4" 12 GA loads (Low Recoil 00/ 9 pellet) as well.

The Winchester Ranger shoot tight out of your 870, did Robar include the Vang-Comp. barrel modification?

My 870 shoots the Ranger loads decently, but not as tight as your gun.

Try-out a few different loads. You may be surprised to find a low-cost 00 load that works really well.

Good Luck in your search,
SkiDevil

P.S. How about a pic of that Robar 870? I loved to see what they did for you. Ah, forgot to mention.
I would consider sticking with the 2 3/4" loads for defense/ anti-personnel use because not much is gained from the 3" shell except more recoil. The only exception that I can think of for the 3" shells is for defense against large animals or hunting.

Links:
http://policelink.monster.com/products/products/1284-hornady-tap-12ga-00-buck-shot-shells

http://www.firequest.com/G12-610.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/60311147-1.html

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php/cName/12-gauge-2-34-buckshot
Pappabear
03-05-12, 03:03
I buy the cheap Wal mart stuff, works fine for training. Groups looked good to me. I want to van comp one of my shotguns.

Post a pic of that 00 buck machine :D