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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: jb177 on February 18, 2014, 09:46:37 PM

Title: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: jb177 on February 18, 2014, 09:46:37 PM
I have an older 23" Remington 870 supermag.  I've been shooting Winchester 3.5" Extended Range Hevi #6 for the last few years through a .665 Jellyhead but we all know those are no longer.  I've tried the 3" hevi-shot #6s in the past but the pattern wasn't that great.  Anyhow, thinking about going back and giving lead a try.  I've always been a fan of #5's for some reason.

Anybody got a choke that has worked well for lead 5's? 

I plan on giving the JellyHead a try, but need a backup plan in case....
Title: Re: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: mossyoakpro on February 18, 2014, 10:05:08 PM
I shot lead 5's for years through a GT 665 out of an 1187 with a 23" barrel....worked like a champ.
Title: Re: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: bushwhacker on February 18, 2014, 10:24:34 PM
Jellyhead .665 with Winchester 3.5-2-5's is what I shoot in both of my super mags. 100-120 in ten at 40.
Title: Re: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: Philippe on February 18, 2014, 10:39:18 PM
TruGlow SSX or have William make ya a choke!
Title: Re: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: jb177 on February 19, 2014, 09:27:58 AM
I've read a lot of posts and many seem to be using the .665 range
Title: Re: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: SCDieselDawg on February 19, 2014, 09:34:02 AM
 I shoot the .662 Hevi-choke. I tried it against the .655 Kicks GT and got nearly identical #s but the .662 produced a much more even pattern.

#s
.662= 175
.655=171
Title: Re: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: SKFOOTER on February 19, 2014, 11:38:17 AM
Try a Jellyhead .660. :OGturkeyhead:
Title: Re: 870 SuperMag - Lead 5's - Choke suggestion?
Post by: d.winsor on February 19, 2014, 01:09:58 PM
I have an 870 supermag 3.5" 12 gauge, use a Briley .665 Extended Straight Rifle choke, Used with Winchester Supreme 3.5 inch #5 shot - - Patterns were truly super
I also have a 870 SPST Turkey 3" 12 gauge, use a Briley .665 Extended Straight Rifle Choke,Used with Winchester Supreme 3 inch #5 shot - - Pattern also super
I also have a Winchester sx3 NWTF 12 gauge, Just purchased a .665 Extended Straight Rifle Choke, have not patterned it yet but briley said I could return it within 30 days if not satisfied.   I am planning to pattern with 3.5" and 3" Winchester Supreme #5 shot, I am also going to pattern it with Winchester Long Beard in 3.5"  #5 Shot