A Brief Pattern Test of the 20-Ga Stevens 311R

by Alfred John, Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:56 (4066 days ago) @ FOG

I have trained a fair number of correctional officers with the shotguns. we used 12 gauge Remington 870 pumps. I also have my personal 311R in a 12 gauge as well. Over the years (23) I have found the shotguns all tend to shoot high with buck shot and some slugs. We trained personnel to aim at the belt line or even lower to hit a man at 25 to 40 yards. This was in the center of mass on our targets. We also had some nice 870 with 28 inch barrels in modified chokes and vent ribs and they would shoot almost always to point of aim. Interesting shotguns to shoot. Max range with normal double ought buck is 660 feet or there about. I you doing it right you may be one pellet on a full sized man target at 100 yards. I would like to get a 311R in a 20 gauge some day, no big deal if I don't. Have a good day.