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| < 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Help with patterning |
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Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:07 pm
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Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:08 am
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| Love to hear from anyone who has tried this product. Can other materials be substituted for the target they sell. |
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Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:08 am
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| They mention that the patterning paper is proprietary, so I assume the program won't read aftermarket paper. I like methods that take the guess out of a process, but no more patterning than I do this would most likely cost prohibitive to me. Reno |
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Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:28 am
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Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:17 am
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| The statement that the user can now use the same tool as the manufacturer to test choke and regulation says it all to me. I wish I had access to the technology and could pay a small fee to use it. Maybe I can talk my club into buying a system like this. Reno |
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Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:47 am
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In the past, I've managed to panhandle a local newspaper for unused, surplus roll ends of newsprint. They have never refused me or asked for a dime. News print is perfect for patterning either for accuracy and mutual barrel regulation (point of inpact vs point of aim) or for pattern effectiveness.
The process of determining effective pattern densities at any given range is a lot easier than some would hold forth. Simply make a template of a proper sized game bird (or target) by tracing the outline of either on a piece of stiff paper card stock. Cut the bird or target shape out of the center of the paper (and save it for future use). Trim the stock to a convenient size as needed. Then use the hole as the template.
Placing the template hole over any spot on the pattern makes it a cinch to see how many pellets are hitting the bird in the vitals or landing on the target. There is no need to count all the pellet holes or determine percentages, etc. Moving the template from location to location will quickly and easily show you all you need to know about any place within the pattern. Cheap, easy, and no computer, software, batteries, or expert witness fees needed.  |
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