Originally Posted By: Perry M. Kissam
Virginian,
I have an Ithaca Model 37 with Modified fixed choke that I am taking to SD this year for wild pheasants. What distance would you or anyone else here recommend for me to pattern it at? BTW, I had always heard a 36 inch circle on paper or wood was the ticket for a patterning target. And comments would be appreciated.


I believe patterns were/are averaged for # of pellets in a 30" circle, typically at 40 yds. But if it's a VW diesel, your mileage may vary.

Mike

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