How to perform test-firing
Test-firing your shotgun is simple but requires a few things to be done correctly. Follow these steps to get a good shot pattern for analysis.
What you need
Shotgun, shells, cardboard plate as target (recommended minimum 1×1 m), tape measure, and a marker.
1
Gather your equipment
Make sure you have your shotgun, the shells you want to test, a large cardboard plate (at least 1×1 m), a tape measure, and a marker pen.
2
Prepare the target
Draw a horizontal line of 10 cm in the centre of the plate. Then mark a small aiming point 5 cm below the middle of that line.
3
Set up distance
Place the target securely and pace out 28 metres from it. This is the standard distance for pattern testing.
4
Fire and photograph
Aim at the aiming point and fire. Then photograph the shot pattern on the plate and upload the image for analysis.
