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Title: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: darron on March 22, 2015, 03:07:51 PM

1187 20ga 26" barrel
40 degrees
wind 10-15
Lasered 40 yards
ssx choke

Federal hw #7- 99 in the 10

Hevi 13 #7- 115 in the 10

Was fairly disappointed since my 870 with ssx will do 180 with feds and 155 with hevi

Title: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: davisd9 on March 22, 2015, 03:35:05 PM

I had a lot of trouble getting my 26" 11-87 to pattern any shells well. The only good patterns I could get was with an IC 555 and Nitro straight 7s. This coming off season I am buying a compact 870. Hope it comes together for you!

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Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: remmy1187 on March 22, 2015, 03:42:48 PM

My 11-87 doesnt like the SSX either, but it loves the IC .555 with Hevi 7's. It also shot HWT better with the IC than the SSX.

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: darron on March 22, 2015, 04:19:13 PM

Interesting might have to try ic

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: darron on March 22, 2015, 04:20:14 PM

Winder why the 870 patterns better?

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: jordanz7935 on March 22, 2015, 04:33:19 PM

Someone else on here was talking about this same issue about 26" barreled 870's + 11-87's not too long go.I remember him saying he did a lot of testing and found out that the 26"bbl's dont like chokes tighter than .570. Id try a Primos Tightwad .570,lead only RSF .572, or a carlsons .575. Theres a new Carlsons .575 on ebay right now for $25.Good luck let us know how you make out.

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: SCDieselDawg on March 22, 2015, 04:48:17 PM

I'm currently fighting a 26" barreled 870. It barely will break 100 with HWT or Hevi 7s. While my 11-87 youth model will go 130-140 with HWT 7s.

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: nyhunter on March 22, 2015, 08:53:37 PM

My 26in 870 dont pattern worth a darn either. I got a sumtoy 562-5 to try in.

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: KyTurkeyHunter473 on March 23, 2015, 08:55:49 PM

So far I am having good luck with my Rem. 1187 26" 20ga with the SSX. I shot mine today, 65 deg, calm wind. I shoot Hevi-13. With 6's I get 132 in the 10" and 124 w/ the 7s. I was a little disappointed with the 7's, besides the lower number, there was a gaping hole in the pattern.

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: darron on March 23, 2015, 09:47:14 PM

I just ordered a carlson .575 extended non ported. I thought for $30 its worth a shot. Shooting sunday will post results. If I can get 130 or higher I will be satisfied. If that doesnt work then I dont know besides buying an ic or sumtoy

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: ky.trophy on March 23, 2015, 10:34:27 PM

My 1187 20ga 26" barrel shot 136 in a piece of computer paper at 40yds with fed hwt #7 and carlsons 575 and that is with a very dirty barrel. It also shot the magblend ok too.

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: darron on March 24, 2015, 11:24:05 AM

Quote from: ky.trophy on March 23, 2015, 10:34:27 PM
My 1187 20ga 26" barrel shot 136 in a piece of computer paper at 40yds with fed hwt #7 and carlsons 575 and that is with a very dirty barrel. It also shot the magblend ok too.

I would be happy with 130 or higher.

Title: Re: 20ga 1187 results
Post by: nothingbutlongbeards on May 31, 2015, 08:51:49 AM

Going to use the Hevi13 choke in my new Remington. It should be nothing short of
magnificent :z-guntootsmiley:

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