Winchester long beard xr 12 gauge 3.5” 2oz. #5 shot - Winchester Long Beard XR 12 Gauge 2 oz 3 1/2 in Shotgun Ammunition

The Winchester Long Beard XR 12 gauge 2oz. #5 shot works great and Optics Planet shipped in timely manner!! As with all shotshell loads spend the extra $$ money to try at least 3 different Choke Constrictions or types of Chokes to acheive the optimum pattern results you are desiring to have. If its extra tight or more of a open/evenly spaced pattern.. i go with a extra tight pattern since I cannot use a mouth call proficiently,, so I cannot move my hands once Turkey is in sight, therefore i have to be able to ethically kill from 60-65 yards with high success kill percentage! I have found with penetration tests that #5 does this best also!! Pattern test at a measured 40 yards from end of gun barrel to target for comparisons, after selecting best pattern u desire, then determine your maximum killing range.. could be 55 yards or may be 65 yards but you need to know your max distance! And as always shoot more than one shot with each combo since shotguns can shoot one outstanding and the next shell may not be as great?? You are just taking a average of the overall best pattern! I use a Pringles Chips Can base ( which is a 3” circle) to draw a circle in center of pattern and do a pellet count! Remember to do all comparisons on the same weather conditions day, otherwise your comparisons will not be accurate., take all this pattern testing as you may, but is a proven way to establish your goals with what type of pattern u are looking to achieve!! Good Luck Hunting and you owe it to the Game to be OCD with whatever choke/ammo/gun combo you decide to go with!! We don’t want injured animals running around!