Exactly my observation with #5s & Drahts. We hunt in the thickest of the thick in Kansas. I typically don a 12 bore but with 2 lads in tow I have started wielding a 20(3") bore drilling w/ short tubes. Typically I shoot 1 oz of #5 Diamond Shot Kents but if it is really thick I keep a few 3" 1 1/4 oz in my kit. I have found that I can aide the Boys Ellenburg with the shorter tubes than longer cartridges.

I have always had pattern issues w/ fixed choke Citoris & large shot. Smaller shot performs well. Also, I have noted more feather draw with the Fiocchi Nickel plated shot.


Serbus,

Raimey
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