Barnes 12 GA 8 Pellet Buckshot

[Jay585]

Ended up finding some on sale pretty cheap using ammoseek.com and bought a bunch of shells.

Here's what I found out

There's some inconsistencies in targets and aiming, I was figuring out different ways to do it as I went. This is the first time I've really patterned (or shot, for that matter) shotguns


Barnes pellets circled in black


As a comparison, Federal LE132




Federal LE 133


This 25 yard was my first target and I should've out on the green circle to show reference of POA and POI.

I strongly dislike the Hornady Critical defense, it kicks very hard and has a hell of a flash. All shooting done at an indoor 25 yard range.

[Glock1097]

Has anyone tried Black Aces 00 Buck? It’s been on sale at Dunham Sporting Goods for $17.99 for 25. Regular $27.99.

[Jason M]

None of my 870s like it. Big patterns with a guaranteed stray in every round.

[Jay585]

None of my 870s like it. Big patterns with a guaranteed stray in every round.

You referring to Black Aces or the Barnes?

[Jason M]

Apologies for lack of clarity. Black aces. It cycles fine but the pattern is huge and has consistent flyers.

[Pnut]

I only use Black Aces for punching paper at the range. It cycles well, is inexpensive, but doesn’t pattern well.