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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Thanatos on March 10, 2011, 07:44:32 AM

Title: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: Thanatos on March 10, 2011, 07:44:32 AM
I just bought a new Remington 870 Express Super Mag with a 21" barrel and intend to shoot Hevi 13 3" 2oz. #6. I was looking at a JellyHead .665 but my local pro shop thinks that a .660 would be better because of the shorter barrel. Pro shop also suggests #7 but I want to make sure that I have enough point of impact energy at 40 yds or so - that's why I'm thinking about sticking with #6. Thoughts on choke constriction?
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: hookedspur on March 10, 2011, 08:25:16 AM
Quote from: JohnDoe on March 10, 2011, 08:22:16 AM
660 and Hevi 7. You will be very happy.

John
:agreed:
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: Thanatos on March 10, 2011, 08:40:48 AM
Are #7s still gonna give me enough penetrating energy at 40 yds or so?
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: Mag10 on March 10, 2011, 09:11:00 AM
The #7 will kill to 50 yards or more with no problem. Just get your POA and your POI to hit the same point and have a good time.  I took my biggest bird last year at 50 yards and my other one at 47yards.
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: PureGold on March 10, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
C :newmascot: I too like the .660 with h13 3.2.7

Guess that's because I am the local proshop guy!
:welcomeOG:
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: jtharpe on March 10, 2011, 10:01:06 AM
just tried the jellyhead 665 and got 216 at 40. got a 660 on the way to see if it will do better with the same load.
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: bigwayne17 on March 10, 2011, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: PureGold on March 10, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
C :newmascot: I too like the .660 with h13 3.2.7

Guess that's because I am the local proshop guy!
:welcomeOG:


If only you guys would get some hevi shot in the store....
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: bowhunter84 on March 10, 2011, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: JohnDoe on March 10, 2011, 08:22:16 AM
660 and Hevi 7. You will be very happy.

John
:agreed:
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: PureGold on March 10, 2011, 02:43:32 PM
Quote from: bigwayne17 on March 10, 2011, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: PureGold on March 10, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
C :newmascot: I too like the .660 with h13 3.2.7

Guess that's because I am the local proshop guy!
:welcomeOG:


If only you guys would get some hevi shot in the store....



I have Hevishot in the store! What are you looking for? I have h13 327, 326, and some 20 ga shells!
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: bigwayne17 on March 10, 2011, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: PureGold on March 10, 2011, 02:43:32 PM
Quote from: bigwayne17 on March 10, 2011, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: PureGold on March 10, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
C :newmascot: I too like the .660 with h13 3.2.7

Guess that's because I am the local proshop guy!
:welcomeOG:


If only you guys would get some hevi shot in the store....



I have Hevishot in the store! What are you looking for? I have h13 327, 326, and some 20 ga shells!

10-4. I need to get by there and get me some then. I been calling for the past few weeks and they werent in yet.
Title: Re: Choke size for 870 21" barrel?
Post by: PureGold on March 10, 2011, 10:07:05 PM
The Hevi 3.2.7's are going quick. I need to place another order. I have plenty of 3.2.6's! I am placing another order for monday. Do you need anything specail? 3.5" or anything other than what I have. i can squeak it on the next order!