Got a new Rem 870 28" bottomland camo. Super Mag.. Which choke you think i should buy first?
Sumtoy
what shell do you want to shoot?
My 3 choices would be SSX, Sumtoy or IC in the .665 diameter. Either one of these will give you Great patterns with just about any over the counter load. LB #5 or 6's would be a good start.
IC .665 is a really good start
Quote from: Gamblinman on February 07, 2017, 08:13:21 AM
what shell do you want to shoot?
X2. Shells are more important than the choke. I have a 870 and will never use anything but a Indian Creek based on my experience with them. A .665 Indian Creek and Hevi13 #7s are hard on birds.
By far my favorite gun I've tried several chokes including Jellyhead, Kicks Com-N-Choke factory rem and Rhino. The Rhino .660 was the best for me. It would help to know what shell your wanting to shoot try to pair it up you can spend ton money trying different chokes and shells. I shoot Nitros hevi shot l can shoot farther than I care to
I have an older 870 and it is paired up with the Indian Creek .665 and magnum blends, shoots great patterns
If you can find one, get yourself an original Jellyhead in either .660 or .665 and call it a day!
:wagon:I shoot long beards or magnum blends most of the time
Quote from: JBIRD22 on February 07, 2017, 09:38:10 AM
If you can find one, get yourself an original Jellyhead in either .660 or .665 and call it a day!
EXACTLY!!! :turkey2:
Why the old jelly head? Just curious
You could check the Nitro web site they have choke/shell combos they have made and tested with nearly every shotgun model.The newer(2009) and up 870 tend to be a little more finicky with shot size and choke restriction. Whatever you decide every dollar you spend will be worth it when you find a combo that works and you have confidence in.
My favorite out of the 870 shooting 3.5 mag blends is a primos tightwad. For whatever reason it loves that tube. Cheap but effective.
Quote from: RebelW on February 06, 2017, 11:43:13 PM
Got a new Rem 870 28" bottomland camo. Super Mag.. Which choke you think i should buy first? I shoot long beards or magnum blends most of the time
I'd "deep clean" the bore http://allaboutshooting.com/blogs/blog/98772615-deep-cleaning-a-shotgun-barrel and then try the Hevi-13 Turkey Choke http://allaboutshooting.com/products/hevi-13-turkey-choke-rem-choke-12-gauge-336
You should be ready for the season.
Thanks,
Clark
I bought one of those when they first came out. Black, 26" barrel and I put a GT .665 in it. I shot Federal Premium 3.5 #6's and it was an awesome turkey gun. Still have it but rarely pack it to the woods anymore as an elbow injury makes it hard for me to operate a pump.
Just like everyone says it depends...but I agree with an earlier post. I have had more consistently good results in various guns with the Indian Creek. I have an 870 like yours except I had my barrel cut down to 21" and it loves the Longbeard XR 3" #5's
Long Beards shoot well through dang near any turkey choke in the 870. Mag Blends, now thats a different story. Jellyhead .660 or .665 patterns excellent for both from many people on this site.
Quote from: JBIRD22 on February 07, 2017, 09:38:10 AM
If you can find one, get yourself an original Jellyhead in either .660 or .665 and call it a day!
This with hevi 7's
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The 28 on my Super Magazine 870 just wouldn't pattern well.
I dropped to a 24" and put 665 Jelly Head on it.
And a Limb Saver pad.
Love it now.
Quote from: RebelW on February 07, 2017, 09:54:15 AM
Why the old jelly head? Just curious
In one word, PROVEN.