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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: SKFOOTER on January 14, 2013, 05:53:28 PM

Title: REMINGTON 1187 12 GAUGE AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: SKFOOTER on January 14, 2013, 05:53:28 PM
For those of you who shoot this combination, which brand and size choke tube have you found that throws the best pattern???
Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: SKFOOTER on January 15, 2013, 09:30:39 AM
Bump
Title: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: jhcats10 on January 15, 2013, 09:42:00 AM
I shoot an 11-87 with an Indian creek choke and Hevi-13 #7's. It throws an awesome pattern but every gun is different, so in my opinion, you'll have to try a couple brands and see what your gun likes. I think IC is a good starting point though :)


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Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: davisd9 on January 15, 2013, 09:43:54 AM
Gauge?
Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: Hhayes6 on January 15, 2013, 12:02:36 PM
Trulock makes a choke specifically for that shell I just got mine waiting on next warm day to try it out :z-guntootsmiley:
Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: REBELYELL on January 15, 2013, 01:56:44 PM
I would start with the new Trulock choke they specifically designed for that load. While I have not personally shot that combo, I have seen some fantastic patterns with it. I am also very interested in the same load in a 3.5" version.   
Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: Fullfan on January 15, 2013, 05:50:37 PM
Last spring I bought one of the TruLock chokes that was made for the fed heviweight #7 shot. Out of my 11-87 with a 21" pipe I was getting 150ish all day in a 10" circle at 40 yds

I have shot quite a few chokes trying to get a good combo with the fed heviweights, the trueLock choke has done the best for me, and at 1300 fps they are the real deal.
Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: Hhayes6 on January 15, 2013, 07:50:58 PM
^ Fullfan is the one who put me on the trulock choke!
Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: Old Gobbler on January 15, 2013, 10:10:29 PM
Those federals are a awesome shell , all you have to do is find the magic choke

The pellets in #7 blow right through 1/2 ply at 40 yards - its some hard hitting stuff , it will definitely snap any turkey neck

Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: SKFOOTER on January 15, 2013, 11:24:04 PM
Quote from: Fullfan on January 15, 2013, 05:50:37 PM
Last spring I bought one of the TruLock chokes that was made for the fed heviweight #7 shot. Out of my 11-87 with a 21" pipe I was getting 150ish all day in a 10" circle at 40 yds

I have shot quite a few chokes trying to get a good combo with the fed heviweights, the trueLock choke has done the best for me, and at 1300 fps they are the real deal.
Is that with the 3 inch shell??
Title: Re: REMINGTON 1187 12 GAUGE AND 3 INCH FEDERAL HEAVYWEIGHT #7'S
Post by: Gamblinman on January 19, 2013, 08:58:58 AM
Try the unported TruLock Precision Hunter in .650  with Federal Heavyweight #7's. I think you'll be impressed.


Gman