Went out today to shoot a little bit. I have an HK M1 with a new 21" M2 barrel with a .665 IC. I was shooting 3" 1200 FPS #5 LBXRs and was not getting quite the results I was looking for. I would definitely hunt the pattern, but it wasn't all that impressive. Anyone have shell/choke suggestions on a 21" m2 barrel?
Thanks!
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.650-.655 in benelli barrels. I have 2 m1s in the 21" and they love the .650
Thank you! Are you using an Indian Creek choke and are they pretty consistent with ammo choices?
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No im not. Had one and other chokes out performed it so i sold it years ago. Kicks .650-.655, Hevi choke is .656, carlsons non ported .650 all have been great in my guns.
Gotcha. Thanks. I've got a Jebs on the way. This stay home order has me thinking about this more than I should! My IC .665 crio may be for sale if it gets out shot...
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Don't overlook those standard .650 Carlson chokes. Mine have hurt high dollar chokes feelings a lot. Lol.
The good ole Carlsons is going to be my next stop if the Jebs doesn't produce. Not like they haven't been making solid choke tubes for 30+ years....
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I have a M2 with 21 inch barrel . I am shooting a IC 665 . That is my usual go to choke . I have not shot any LB ammo out of it . I have only shot TSS out of it . I am pretty happy with the results . I would really like to try a 660 IC . I think there is a little room for improvement . I'm guessing you may need to go a little tighter with lead . With the shorter 21 and 22 inch barrels I think we need a little tighter . Good luck .
Thanks for the responses everyone. I am going to venture out on an experiment after turkey season using some chokes borrowed and some I own. Going to try IC, Patternmaster, Pure Gold, and Jebs. Constrictions ranging from .670 to .655 shooting both LBXR and TSS. Seeing as I'm tagged out it may be a good time to start planning for next season!
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Let us know your results Money
Got a chance to unscientifically pattern the Jebs .660 today. It was a better pattern than what I was previously shooting but I'm going to do more "official" testing in a couple weeks. I will post a report and pics as best I can.
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I picked up a benelli m2 with a 21 inch barrel brand new this winter.
Put a IC .655 in it and am shooting 2 3/4 inch handloaded 2 oz loads of #8 tss. It really patterns well. Not looking any further on this gun.
Mine likes IC 665 and LB #6
Give Carlson's a try. They have worked well for me in the past.