AngryRooster
Master
I dug up an old thread where I patterned several types of "00" buckshot. Note the Federal FliteControl patterns at 25 yards.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-testing-pattern-various-brands-buckshot.html
I remember seeing that thread a long time ago. Very similar results with my 590. I didn't test as many loads but the ones I did have were just about identical. I had the Ranger, S&B, and the Federal 8 pellet version. My 25 yard pattern with the Federal looked like your 25 foot pattern with the S&B. I came home from the range and promptly bought a 500 round case. Still have plenty left but am thinking about more, I don't want to ever run out of this stuff.