johnc wrote:Say what you want about patternmaster,kicks,terror --- I used to be of that "make fun mentality" of those that used it,until I actually learned how to effectively use one
Especially in a field situation---terror .700 or .675, patternmaster xtra long range,kicks xtra full--- turns even cheap loads into formidable weapons---not 3.5"--simple 3 " 1.25 oz. or target loads on the sporting clays course---with the more open offerings---patternmaster along with these others make more open chokes
Someone on here will see this and agree with their effectiveness on waterfowl though
Has nothing to do with one's self worth as a hunter,very effective tool---I can put a speck 10 yards from the blind on the right conditions----but I still use these and will continue too
John, I got schooled on a hunt in La several years ago, and spent too much time chasing cripples. My buddies just laughed at me and told me I needed a Terror Tube. Bought one (.675 I think), for the next year, and was amazed at the difference. Will even use it hunting doves if I am in an open field. Also, shooting a cripple on the water at 40-50 yards, using 3" #4 steel, is deadly, and consistently saves a lot of chase time. When i am in situations where the shots are close (potholes, creeks, etc...), I always have a modified choke in my hunting stool for switch out.
