That first photo looks a lot like what I would expect out of LE13200 (9 pellet) at 25 yards.
Prior to the advent of the FC wad, the max distance for 00B on our qual course was 18yards. After we started using the LE13200 too many student officers were maxing shotgun qual with targets showing obvious flaws in fundamentals. So we moved back to 25 yards and cut time on the closer shots.
IMHO the FC wad is/was a game changer for the LE and SD shotgun.
BTW = that is a good barrel, take care of it!