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835 advice

Started by PaulLS, April 27, 2017, 02:25:51 PM

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PaulLS

I've been shooting my 835 (24") for several years with the factory choke and 3-1/2" Rem Nitros #5.  My son and I have knocked down 5 birds with 5 shots (including one at a range I don't even want to mention), so it obviously works.  However, after coming across this site and reading a number of posts, I realized that I was not taking full advantage of what the gun could do.  So I saw Bone Collector at a good price and got some 3-1/2" Hevi-shot #7s and headed to the range.  Oh, and I also followed Clark's directions for a deep clean. 
Results were a little disappointing.  I was expecting to get 250 in 10" (or even better) at 40 yds, but only got 190 (sorry no pics).  Temp was around 60.  I'm wondering if I was hasty on my choke selection or if something else might be going on.  I'm thing about trying either an SSX or a Hevi-13.  Thoughts?

S.C.C

Pure Gold or Indian Creek in .670 should do the trick for your gun and h13 #7's

davisd9

The 835s usually like a choke between 670 - 680.  The Indian Creek 675 is a very good choice.

Bet that 190 was still way better than what you were getting. Good luck.
"A turkey hen speaks when she needs to speak, and says what she needs to say, when she needs to say it. So every word a turkey speaks is for a reason." - Rev Zach Farmer

neohiohunter

I shoot an 835. I picked up a carlsons lb choke(.683) and shooting 3.5" longbeard xr #6s and I'm getting 250 in the 10" circle

PaulLS

Thanks, guys.  I didn't think to pattern the Rem Nitros with the factory choke, but I did try one with the BC.  It was so bad, I didn't even keep the paper.  Don't remember the count, but it was well below 100. 
I've looked online for a Pure Gold, but they seem to be out of stock for the 835.  I originally looked at the Indian Creek, but balked a little at the price.  Of course, if I'd bought one to start, I might not be looking to try another one.  Does no one have any love for either the SSX or the Hevi?  I can get either of those for around $35.  At any rate, I'll probably leave the set up I've got for this season and look to improve for next year.
I wonder what the difference is between the SSX and the Bone Collector.  Both are Truglo and .670 if I'm not mistaken.

davisd9

Between the two you are asking about I would probably go with the Hevi choke, though I am pretty sure some have had great luck with SSX and 7s.


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"A turkey hen speaks when she needs to speak, and says what she needs to say, when she needs to say it. So every word a turkey speaks is for a reason." - Rev Zach Farmer

trkehunr93

I would give the Primos Jelleyhead a try also.  I tried it with 3.5" Hevi 7's way back when and got somewhere between 225-250 at 40 with it.  I wouldn't knock 190 as long as it was nice and even, bet it was a little more forgiving at 20 yards too.

Swampfoxforeman

I patterned my 835 today with a original JH and #5 LB at what I thought was around 40 yards range finder showed it was 44yards. I wish it was tighter, but it would still destroy a turkey.  Another choke to try is the colonial arms choke (original makers of the star dot) it is supposed to be same as the Star Dot. That maybe what I try next. Does anyone think I should try the LB #6 instead?