Patterning a handfull of SXS's for the upcoming turkey season, I ran into a dilemma with my LC Ideal 12ga. It was one of five guns put to the patterning board in the last couple days. All but the LC Ideal placed even patterns both above and below the point of aim. The two pics below show a 20yd and 40yd pattern. These are the 7th and 8th shot showing the same low pattern. Examination shows a high percent of pellets below the POA. IF there is one thing I don't need in my shot delivery is low pellets. I've changed the pitch to 2 1/2". Is this a barrel physics problem? DAH issue? OR What? to move that pattern up? Any suggestions? In answer to Jims comments. For the pattern work, all shots were sighted down the rib to keep consistent shot to shot. Did not use the quick mount and shoot technique. All the guns I keep have been fitted and dimensions are close to identical. For the last 8 years, all the clay games[skeet,trap,5stand,SC] I shoot are from a low mount position to imprint consistency in every gun mount. All the clay games are just practice for upland and waterfowl. This mounting position is always constant to have the right eye aligning as an extension of the rib line. Regarding this LC, it is a good fit, but haven't been happy with the results on game or clays. I've used Orlen and Skeets for barrel work, but never asked for this type of choke fix you suggested. Randy
20yds, 1 oz, #8's
40yds, 1 oz, #8's
