I was wondering if the general rule of thumb with a short barrell gun is to have a tighter restriction for the choke tube. I have tried a Jellyhead 665 and 660 and both are a little too open for what I am used to. Was wondering if a .655 Kicks would be any better or too much. Both of these chokes were too open using various Hevi shots, mag blends and Nitros. However, I can put either one of these chokes on my 28" 870 and they are great. So I am figuring it has to be the barrell length.
I have a new 11-87 with a 23in barrel. What I can tell you in my limited experience with this barrel length - The factory Wingmaster HD choke is good with Mag Blend. The Ventilator seems about the same. But... I'm going to try a JH .660 (tighter) next week because I'm changing up everything and going to start using Hevi 3.5, #7 ( no more mag blend) And yes, 26in barrel is another story.. I also have another 11-87 with 26in and it has different results.
I wouldn't rule out the Indian Creek 3665 or the Hevi Shot brand .662.
So it is ok to shoot hevi shot or nitros thru the HD choke tube? I wasnt sure. What is the diameter on that Wingmaster HD tube? Mine doesnt have it on it.
they don't list it on the HD... I think someone recently said in another post is was around .670