Some patterns from my new Robar custom 870

General Firearms Shotguns
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Gents,

Took my newly obtained Robar custom “Tactical Elite” 870 out for the first time today. I ran some Win/Ranger “Low-Recoil” 00 buck through it to see what kind of patterns I could get. I have very little working knowledge of shotguns and pattern size. Just curious how the results from todays session compare to what is considered a good pattern for a .12ga shotty. Here’s some pics:

10yd pattern:

15 & 20yd patterns:

25yd pattern:

Thanks for you opinions/advice.

Stay safe,
Nick

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Looks good to me. What brand of buckshot? Different buckshot loads can pattern dramatically different. Those appear to very uniform.

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I still hate you for getting this shotgun, (kidding). Put me first in line if you ever decide it’s not for you.

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You will have to fight the Yeti for it if I ever do decide to sell it!:smiley:

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It was all with Winchester Ranger “Law Enforcement” Low-Recoil 9 pellet 00 buck.

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Nick

Try some fed tactical and hornaday tap

I have been finding critical defenese load to be very surprising

YETI

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Hello Nick,

         I have also had good results with the Federal and Hornandy loads recommended. I really like the Fioochi 2 3/4" 12 GA loads (Low Recoil 00/ 9 pellet) as well.

The Winchester Ranger shoot tight out of your 870, did Robar include the Vang-Comp. barrel modification?

My 870 shoots the Ranger loads decently, but not as tight as your gun.

Try-out a few different loads. You may be surprised to find a low-cost 00 load that works really well.

Good Luck in your search,
SkiDevil

P.S. How about a pic of that Robar 870? I loved to see what they did for you. Ah, forgot to mention.
I would consider sticking with the 2 3/4" loads for defense/ anti-personnel use because not much is gained from the 3" shell except more recoil. The only exception that I can think of for the 3" shells is for defense against large animals or hunting.

Links:
http://policelink.monster.com/products/products/1284-hornady-tap-12ga-00-buck-shot-shells

http://www.firequest.com/G12-610.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/60311147-1.html

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php/cName/12-gauge-2-34-buckshot

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I buy the cheap Wal mart stuff, works fine for training. Groups looked good to me. I want to van comp one of my shotguns.

Post a pic of that 00 buck machine :smiley: