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Title: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: ragin-cajun on May 04, 2022, 02:09:21 PM
SBE2 26in barrel...
recommend a CHOKE w/ Apex TSS load?
thx in advance!


[fyi: i own Rhino .670; IC .665, and CarlsonXR .665 tubes]
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: USMC0331 on May 04, 2022, 02:20:56 PM
IC 665 should work with the 3.5 9s. You can call or Email Apex on their suggestion as well.

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Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: mountainhunter1 on May 04, 2022, 02:25:11 PM
I would almost bet that the IC .665 will shoot really good out of your black eagle with the TSS. Definitely give it a shot before spending more money. Also, the Carlson's XR .665 shoots really good in some guns as well. Not quite as dependable from gun to gun as your IC will generally prove to be, but I have some awesome patterns from the Carlson's XR .665. If you are not happy with either of them, you might give the Jeb's Headhunter .665 a shot as well, but I bet you get a great pattern from the chokes you already have in your possession. Sumtoy also makes excellent chokes. Wish you well either way.
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: ragin-cajun on May 04, 2022, 02:33:11 PM
thx. gentleman w Apex suggested 3' 2 1/4 oz. #9s w/ .675 IC

I wanted advice from those who've patterned the SBE2 w Apex
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Turkeybutt on May 04, 2022, 03:04:34 PM
I'm shooting a Kicks.665 out of my SBE2 using Federal TSS #9 with great results.
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: ragin-cajun on May 04, 2022, 03:31:05 PM
TB, u using 3 or 3.5 inch TSS w/ Kicks?
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Dtrkyman on May 04, 2022, 06:51:08 PM
Those will all shoot well, just depends on the pattern your looking for.   I have an old primos original jelly head in my sbe2.  It shoots everything I feed it!  It's a .660

Never shot TSS from it, that's for the 20ga.


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Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Tom007 on May 04, 2022, 06:55:45 PM
Rob Roberts Final Strut .660.....shoots everything well.......
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Turkeybutt on May 04, 2022, 07:07:38 PM
3" out of my SBE
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: 3bailey3 on May 04, 2022, 07:13:16 PM
Ask William at Sumtoy for his advice.
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Sixes on May 04, 2022, 07:24:46 PM
Here is the pattern from my SBE2 with Sumtoy .660 and 3.5 Federal TSS

L-R

25 yards
35 yards
45 yards

Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: 3bailey3 on May 04, 2022, 07:27:20 PM
great patterns Sixes..
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Sixes on May 04, 2022, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on May 04, 2022, 07:27:20 PM
great patterns Sixes..

These were made in February after putting on a new Holosun with the circle and dot, I was little high on the 25  and I dialed the Holosun down a touch and then it was as good as I can shoot. The circle in the sight is perfect to circle around the target or a gobbler's head.

Plus, my gun seems to shoot better a bit dirty, which is good for me.
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Turkeybutt on May 04, 2022, 08:27:47 PM
Great patterns after you got the Holosun dialed in.
I have a a HS510C on my Stevens 410 and love it!
Bought another HS510C along with a HE510-GR today. I think I like the green dot a little better.
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: runngun on May 05, 2022, 12:26:44 PM
I am shooting a Benelli M2 12 gauge with Indian Creek 665, APEX 3 Inch 9s 2.25 ounces. Also have a Trijicon red dot.
On my other gun which is a Ithaca model 37 "Turkey Slayer,  it has a pinned/welded barrel. Briley non-ported Turkey choke, Holosun HS510C. Also shooting the APEX both are devastating!!!!

Have a good one
Bo

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Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: Gooserbat on May 05, 2022, 12:35:04 PM
Anything in the .665 is a good place to start
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: ragin-cajun on May 06, 2022, 09:18:37 AM
Runngun, did you count avg. pellets in a 10 in. circle at 40y w ur 12g Benelli set up?

I have a 1970s Ithaca 37F in 20 gauge i'm sending to gunsmith to get shaped up for a turkey gun. What shell/choke combo are you shooting outta the Ithaca, if a 20g?

      Thanks for all the replies fellas.....
Title: Re: CHOKE ADVICE: SBE2 + Apex TSS
Post by: runngun on May 09, 2022, 10:29:09 PM
I did not count the pellets from the Benelli M2 12. It was way to many. I will try and post a picture of the pattern.  Apex #9s 40 yards from the front of shooting bench, with a Nikon range finder.
My Ithaca is a 12.

Have a good one
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