I have a new SuperNova and trying to decide on a choke. I have I/C on 3 other shotguns but, I thought I might try something different this time. I have an extra ssx choke ,but when I tried to install it , I found that it was real tight going into the barrel and don't want to force it.. think it might have swelled a little from shooting. I have looked at the Hevi Shot choke and they sell real reasonable. The constriction for the SuperNova seems a little tight (.656) I shoot mainly Hevi 13 #6 2 oz in my 12 gauge.
Anybody shooting the Hevi choke? (not sure if I should change from a good thing)
Thanks
If it aint broke ---well you know the rest :icon_thumright:
Quote from: slickyboyboo on March 14, 2011, 10:36:37 AM
Quote from: allchokedup on March 14, 2011, 10:23:52 AM
I have a new SuperNova and trying to decide on a choke. I have I/C on 3 other shotguns but, I thought I might try something different this time. I have an extra ssx choke ,but when I tried to install it , I found that it was real tight going into the barrel and don't want to force it.. think it might have swelled a little from shooting. I have looked at the Hevi Shot choke and they sell real reasonable. The constriction for the SuperNova seems a little tight (.656) I shoot mainly Hevi 13 #6 2 oz in my 12 gauge.
Anybody shooting the Hevi choke? (not sure if I should change from a good thing)
Thanks
I personally am not a fan of the Hevishot Chokes, just because they don't show the performance of other after market chokes. I personally would go with a Jelly Head .655 to start with, or a pure gold in a .660. Those two should really rock with the Hevi #6s in 2 oz (infact, I set up a good friend with a JH .655 in his Nova, last year shooting the 3-2-6 H13 load, and he was putting well over 200 in a 10" circle at 40 yds).
.655 or .656 isn't too tight for the Benelli guns, simply because they are underbored, and it takes a tighter exit diameter choke, to get the same constriction, as say an 870. For example, the standard bore of a 12ga gun, is .729, which is what the bore of a Rem 870 is. An underbored Benelli, has a bore dia of .723.
Rem 870 - .729" Bore Dia - .069" Constriction = .660" Exit Diameter
Benelli - .723" Bore Dia - .068" Constriction = .655" Exit Diameter
agreed :icon_thumright: very well explained
Quote from: slickyboyboo on March 14, 2011, 10:36:37 AM
Quote from: allchokedup on March 14, 2011, 10:23:52 AM
I have a new SuperNova and trying to decide on a choke. I have I/C on 3 other shotguns but, I thought I might try something different this time. I have an extra ssx choke ,but when I tried to install it , I found that it was real tight going into the barrel and don't want to force it.. think it might have swelled a little from shooting. I have looked at the Hevi Shot choke and they sell real reasonable. The constriction for the SuperNova seems a little tight (.656) I shoot mainly Hevi 13 #6 2 oz in my 12 gauge.
Anybody shooting the Hevi choke? (not sure if I should change from a good thing)
Thanks
I personally am not a fan of the Hevishot Chokes, just because they don't show the performance of other after market chokes. I personally would go with a Jelly Head .655 to start with, or a pure gold in a .660. Those two should really rock with the Hevi #6s in 2 oz (infact, I set up a good friend with a JH .655 in his Nova, last year shooting the 3-2-6 H13 load, and he was putting well over 200 in a 10" circle at 40 yds).
.655 or .656 isn't too tight for the Benelli guns, simply because they are underbored, and it takes a tighter exit diameter choke, to get the same constriction, as say an 870. For example, the standard bore of a 12ga gun, is .729, which is what the bore of a Rem 870 is. An underbored Benelli, has a bore dia of .723.
Rem 870 - .729" Bore Dia - .069" Constriction = .660" Exit Diameter
Benelli - .723" Bore Dia - .068" Constriction = .655" Exit Diameter
Thats some good info there, thanks.
Quote from: allchokedup on March 14, 2011, 10:23:52 AM
I have a new SuperNova and trying to decide on a choke. I have I/C on 3 other shotguns but, I thought I might try something different this time. I have an extra ssx choke ,but when I tried to install it , I found that it was real tight going into the barrel and don't want to force it.. think it might have swelled a little from shooting. I have looked at the Hevi Shot choke and they sell real reasonable. The constriction for the SuperNova seems a little tight (.656) I shoot mainly Hevi 13 #6 2 oz in my 12 gauge.
Anybody shooting the Hevi choke? (not sure if I should change from a good thing)
Thanks
I've shot the H-13 chokes quite a bit at this point. I actually get the best performance from them with the Benelli Mobil Choke in my Nova. At this point, I've only shot 3" Hevi-13 shells with mainly #6 shot. I've seen good even patterns at 40 yards.
I hope that helps some.
Thanks,
Clark
Quote from: allaboutshooting on March 14, 2011, 01:04:13 PM
Quote from: allchokedup on March 14, 2011, 10:23:52 AM
I have a new SuperNova and trying to decide on a choke. I have I/C on 3 other shotguns but, I thought I might try something different this time. I have an extra ssx choke ,but when I tried to install it , I found that it was real tight going into the barrel and don't want to force it.. think it might have swelled a little from shooting. I have looked at the Hevi Shot choke and they sell real reasonable. The constriction for the SuperNova seems a little tight (.656) I shoot mainly Hevi 13 #6 2 oz in my 12 gauge.
Anybody shooting the Hevi choke? (not sure if I should change from a good thing)
Thanks
I've shot the H-13 chokes quite a bit at this point. I actually get the best performance from them with the Benelli Mobil Choke in my Nova. At this point, I've only shot 3" Hevi-13 shells with mainly #6 shot. I've seen good even patterns at 40 yards.
I hope that helps some.
Thanks,
Clark
Thanks Clark, I was wondering if that choke would hold up to Hevi 13's, I only shoot 3" shells anyway.
I tried the Hevi Shot choke with my new SX3. Great patterns at 25 & 42 yds.
I shot the H-13, 3 1/2", #6. I am going to try the #7 shot also.
I know you said you'd like to try something besides an IC, but my Supernova with a .665 IC with hevi 13 3" 2oz #6s regularly throws 235-240 pellets in 10" at 40 yards. Just something to think about. :anim_25:
I had to try it, so I ordered the Hevi Shot choke and got it in today. I'm going to shoot it tomorrow and see if I like it. If not, I got an I/C choke standing by to put on it. I'm shooting some Hevi 13's # 7 and some W.extended 1 3/4 oz #6"s. It should be a good day for shooting tomrrow.
Thanks
I'm using the hevi 13 choke in my 870, and I am extremely happy with. I am shooting Hevi 13 3" 2oz #6's, and I got 181 in a ten circle at 40 yards. Plenty good for me.
Sweet Ryan.... Those look very Nice!!! (http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/Smileys/default/icon_thumright.gif)
I love the Hevi Shot Chokes.. Have them in a few different guns and they pattern outstanding! Highy suggest them!
yeah i actually like the hevi choke in my Stoegers (benelli barrel) and it shoots the 6's 7's and magblends very well...actually better then the IC 665 i had for it previously.
the 656 hevi choke is a great choke for a benelli gun. I shot the JH 655 and 665 as well last year and the IC was better then both of them in my gun.
As time goes on and more and more hunters are reporting on the results they are seeing from the Hevi-13 Turkey chokes, I'm more and more impressed by them.
I've shot them all at my range with a variety of shotshells, and they all do well. I've also been able to get feedback from my readers who've purchased them from me and they report the same or similar results to what I've seen.
It's always good to hear from other sources in different parts of the country.
Thanks,
Clark
I purchased one of these Hevi-Shot Choke tubes for my 12ga. Benelli M2 today. I am going to use it to pattern the HS #7s and the HS Blends. It says it is .667.
I was going to go with the Indian Creek, I think it was .665. Not sure how much difference it would make.
Can't speak for a Nova but the Hevishot choke was the best one I've shot in a Beretta Xtrema with Hevi 2.25 oz 7 shot.
I am new to this but I would say that looks good.
I averaged 240 with Hevi 3.5" 6's with my Hevi13 choke. I just dont need more performance than that for my kind of hunting. Although after seeing what 7's did out of that Extrema I may try some!
Quote from: cajunhunter on March 06, 2013, 09:12:53 AM
I am new to this but I would say that looks good.
Good wouldn't even come close to describing that pattern. That's tremendous!
Myles, that's a killer! :OGturkeyhead:
Hey Cajun I just got a hevi shot choke tube for my SBE2 . I going to try mag blends and 7s also . Hopefully with good results . I'm waiting on it to warm up a bit . Keep me updated on your results .
QuoteAs time goes on and more and more hunters are reporting on the results they are seeing from the Hevi-13 Turkey chokes, I'm more and more impressed by them.
We should all remember that when these chokes first came out, there were several negative reports from people who were saying that these chokes didn't shoot very well. Then, after some time went by, the testimonials started swinging in the other direction. I'm not making any judgements, I'm just pointing out that the early comments were negative.
Clark is one of many who have since had much better results. I wonder what caused the early critisizm? Just not the right choke in those particular peoples' guns? A change in the design? Anti-Carlson Bias? Bad coffee?
Quote from: obro on March 06, 2013, 10:18:49 PM
Hey Cajun I just got a hevi shot choke tube for my SBE2 . I going to try mag blends and 7s also . Hopefully with good results . I'm waiting on it to warm up a bit . Keep me updated on your results .
You doing 3.5" ? What length barrel?
Quote from: 3" 870 Shell Shucker on March 07, 2013, 07:11:28 AM
QuoteAs time goes on and more and more hunters are reporting on the results they are seeing from the Hevi-13 Turkey chokes, I'm more and more impressed by them.
We should all remember that when these chokes first came out, there were several negative reports from people who were saying that these chokes didn't shoot very well. Then, after some time went by, the testimonials started swinging in the other direction. I'm not making any judgements, I'm just pointing out that the early comments were negative.
Clark is one of many who have since had much better results. I wonder what caused the early critisizm? Just not the right choke in those particular peoples' guns? A change in the design? Anti-Carlson Bias? Bad coffee?
More than likely it was caused by Hevi-Shot tampering with the load components of their shells. :funnyturkey:
I have a 24 inch barrel and some 3s and 3.5s .