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<blockquote data-quote="dig" data-source="post: 967898" data-attributes="member: 26939"><p>3 1/2 shells normally do not pattern as well as 3 or 2 3/4. If you have closer shots where patterns are not as critical and need the slightly heavier payload than 3 1/2 works but that's sort of any oxy moron. Also the higher the velocity the generally worse shells pattern (above 1300ish). The problem, very few people pattern. Go to the patern board with 3 1/2 and compare. You will discover what most have and not see the need. Also look at the actual payload, in many cases they are the same with an increased velocity stated again killing your pattern. The new shot types like bismuth perform well and negate the need. Steel does not pattern as well at distance. Bottom line try them both.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dig, post: 967898, member: 26939"] 3 1/2 shells normally do not pattern as well as 3 or 2 3/4. If you have closer shots where patterns are not as critical and need the slightly heavier payload than 3 1/2 works but that's sort of any oxy moron. Also the higher the velocity the generally worse shells pattern (above 1300ish). The problem, very few people pattern. Go to the patern board with 3 1/2 and compare. You will discover what most have and not see the need. Also look at the actual payload, in many cases they are the same with an increased velocity stated again killing your pattern. The new shot types like bismuth perform well and negate the need. Steel does not pattern as well at distance. Bottom line try them both. [/QUOTE]
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