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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Shwanner317 on February 22, 2017, 10:40:46 AM

Title: Long barrel 870
Post by: Shwanner317 on February 22, 2017, 10:40:46 AM
I have an 870 express with 28 inch barrel and want experiment a little with choke tubes and shells. What would be a good combo? I have a 870 turkey gun w 21 inch barrel and kicks choke that does well, just didnt know if the one w 28 inch barrel would do better or worse with that tight of a choke? Both ar 12 gauge.
Title: Long barrel 870
Post by: yella yelper on February 22, 2017, 11:27:13 AM
You may find this test I did last year helpful
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?topic=62670.0
Title: Re: Long barrel 870
Post by: Shwanner317 on February 22, 2017, 12:27:53 PM
Thanks buddy appreciate the info. I'm gonna try the 28 inch barrel gun and see how it does but I will prob lead off with my 870 turkey 21 inch. I have an 1187 full camo 20 gauge I bought last year so it will prob get some hunt time as well.
Title: Re: Long barrel 870
Post by: Parrot Head on February 22, 2017, 02:43:28 PM
What kind of price is the 1187 running ya?
Title: Re: Long barrel 870
Post by: Shwanner317 on February 22, 2017, 07:35:07 PM
I got it for 400 from a guy that bought it for his son and he wanted to upgrade to a 12 gauge. It is mint condition.
Title: Re: Long barrel 870
Post by: Parrot Head on February 23, 2017, 06:16:41 AM
Great deal there.  the new ones I have seen are around 699.