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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Kyfoster11 on April 03, 2011, 09:24:31 PM

Title: Comp-n-choke ?
Post by: Kyfoster11 on April 03, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
Ive got a .565 comp-n-choke for a 870 youth model 20 ga.  I was wondering:

1.) Is this choke safe for hevi shot

2.) has anyone shot this choke with hevi 6's or 7's if so what kind of patterns are you throwing

thanks
rkf
Title: Re: Comp-n-choke ?
Post by: TrkyHntr on April 03, 2011, 10:29:32 PM
Some people shoot HTL loads through them, but it's not recommended. The way the ports are made, makes the choke weaker.




Shane
Title: Re: Comp-n-choke ?
Post by: CB on the run on April 04, 2011, 07:25:51 AM
  I shot mine with the Fed HW FC either 6 or 7's, can't remember.  It did not pattern well.  If you're stuck on or with the choke contact RAJ or Dawei for lead recomendations.

CB
Title: Re: Comp-n-choke ?
Post by: Luke95 on April 10, 2011, 07:09:16 PM
good choke no htl go pb :anim_25:
Title: Re: Comp-n-choke ?
Post by: dawei on April 10, 2011, 08:15:01 PM
Quote from: Kyfoster11 on April 03, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
Ive got a .565 comp-n-choke for a 870 youth model 20 ga.  I was wondering:

1.) Is this choke safe for hevi shot

2.) has anyone shot this choke with hevi 6's or 7's if so what kind of patterns are you throwing

thanks
rkf
IMHO - NO. I recommend that you try following Pb loads as the perform very, very well for me. I recommend that you start patterning at 30 yds & work back in 2yd increments to ascertain performance................
• Federal® Flitecontrol® Mag-Shok® 3" Mag 1185fps 1 5/16oz #5 (PFC258 5) $10.99
• Remington® Nitro-Turkey® 3" Mag 1185fps 1¼oz #5 (NT20M5) $6.99
• Winchester® Supreme® High Velocity 3" Mag 1200fps 1¼oz #4(STH2034) $11.99

I will tell you that CW (Conventional Wisdom) is to use small shot in a 20ga as you have a far smaller payload than a 12ga 3" or 3½" shell. I have tried a lot of #6 Pb loads in my three 20ga guns and have not been pleased. All the "Experts" scoff at using #4 in a 20ga, but for me in is the BOMB!
Title: Re: Comp-n-choke ?
Post by: AdamZ on April 11, 2011, 02:01:33 PM


I will tell you that CW (Conventional Wisdom) is to use small shot in a 20ga as you have a far smaller payload than a 12ga 3" or 3½" shell. I have tried a lot of #6 Pb loads in my three 20ga guns and have not been pleased. All the "Experts" scoff at using #4 in a 20ga, but for me in is the BOMB!
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THANKS for that info. I've put together a rem1100 with CompNChioke for my 12 yo son and needed to hear this.
SO with 2 3/4 ONLY as my option, I'm gonna try Rem Nitro#4's and #5's, I'll report back here with pattern results.
AZ
Title: Re: Comp-n-choke ?
Post by: dawei on April 11, 2011, 03:01:39 PM
Quote from: AdamZ on April 11, 2011, 02:01:33 PM


Quote from: daweiI will tell you that CW (Conventional Wisdom) is to use small shot in a 20ga as you have a far smaller payload than a 12ga 3" or 3½" shell. I have tried a lot of #6 Pb loads in my three 20ga guns and have not been pleased. All the "Experts" scoff at using #4 in a 20ga, but for me in is the BOMB!

THANKS for that info. I've put together a rem1100 with CompNChioke for my 12 yo son and needed to hear this.
SO with 2 3/4 ONLY as my option, I'm gonna try Rem Nitro#4's and #5's, I'll report back here with pattern results.
AZ
Remington® DOES NOT offer Nitro-Mag® or Nitro-Turkey® in 2¾" #5 PB. What Remington does offer in 2¾" Pb ammo that will work for you is....................
• Remington® Express Long Range 2¾" 1220fps 1oz #4 (SP204)
• Remington® Express Long Range 2¾" 1220fps 1oz #5 (SP205)
• Remington® Express Long Range 2¾" 1220fps 1oz #6 (SP206)
• Remington® Nitro-Pheasant® 2¾" 1300fps 1oz #5 (NP205)
• Remington® Nitro-Pheasant® 2¾" 1300fps 1oz #6 (NP206)
• Remington® Nitro-Mag® 2¾" 1175fps 1 1/8oz #4 (NM204)
• Remington® Nitro-Mag® 2¾" 1175fps 1 1/8oz #6 (NM206)


Additional Pb options for you are................
• Federal® Wing-Shok® Magnum 2¾" 1175fps 1 1/8oz #4 (P256 4)
• Federal® Wing-Shok® Magnum 2¾" 1175fps 1 1/8oz #6 (P256 6)

• Federal® Wing-Shok® Pheasants Forever High Velocity 2¾" 1350fps 1oz #4 (PF204 4)
• Federal® Wing-Shok® Pheasants Forever High Velocity 2¾" 1350fps 1oz #5 (PF204 5)
• Federal® Wing-Shok® Pheasants Forever High Velocity 2¾" 1350fps 1oz #6 (PF204 6)
• Federal® Wing-Shok® Pheasants Forever High Velocity 2¾" 1350fps 1oz #4 (PF204 75)
• Winchester® Super-X® 2¾" 1220fps 1oz #4 (X204)
• Winchester® Super-X® 2¾" 1220fps 1oz #5 (X205)

• Winchester® Super-X® 2¾" 1220fps 1oz #6 (X206)
• Winchester® Super-X® 2¾" 1220fps 1oz #7½ (X207)
• Winchester® Super-X® 2¾" 1300fps 1oz #5 (X20PH5)
• Winchester® Super-X® 2¾" 1300fps 1oz #6 (X20PH6)

Just because my gun(s) prefer #4 or #5 over #6 doesn't mean that #6 isn't a very viable option for you, especially in a 2¾" chambered gun. Only your patterning can determine what is best for you and your son. The loads in italics are my recommendations as a starting point for you.