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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: huntnflorida on March 19, 2018, 07:05:44 PM

Title: 20 gauge build
Post by: huntnflorida on March 19, 2018, 07:05:44 PM
I finally found a 21" barrel for my old 870 20 gauge. I'll be shooting TSS from this gun. What is the recommended starting point for chokes.
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: eorlando on March 19, 2018, 07:10:56 PM
Get a sumtoy and be done. I have the same gun and barrel and it does great

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Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: huntnflorida on March 19, 2018, 07:17:28 PM
The 562?
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: Gumby on March 19, 2018, 07:42:42 PM
Yes, 562-5
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: huntnflorida on March 19, 2018, 08:03:35 PM
Awesome thanks. I'll be putting a Phoenix kicklight stock on this gun, and haven't decided about optics yet.
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: eorlando on March 19, 2018, 08:10:51 PM
Yup 562-5 I have the Phoenix kicklite stock and burris fastfire iii. Love it.
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Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: huntnflorida on March 19, 2018, 08:57:24 PM
That's gun porn!! I'm contemplating the fast fire three mounted on a Burris speed bead. Otherwise I'd have to get the reciever drilled and tapped.
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: Deast1988 on March 19, 2018, 09:07:31 PM
I sent mine to Sumtoy, Drilled tapped, trigger, Forcing cone, action, bore polished, shur shot stock, I added a Sumtoy .562. I didn't like the choke, a .560 TruLock shot better with federal. I've added the Sumtoy back on for tss. I then went Simmons pro diamond and cerakote. My gun is fully set up top to bottom redone.
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: Deast1988 on March 19, 2018, 09:08:25 PM
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Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: huntnflorida on March 19, 2018, 09:28:30 PM
Wow!! I can only guess it shoots like a dream.
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: Deast1988 on March 20, 2018, 08:14:02 AM
190s with Federal #7 heavyweight through TruLock #7 choke.

Still got to run a GT20 apex through it
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on March 20, 2018, 09:24:59 AM
Quote from: Gumby on March 19, 2018, 07:42:42 PM
Yes, 562-5

X2!  :fud: :OGturkeyhead:
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: Meatseeker on March 28, 2018, 07:31:45 PM
I have the same set up and shoot a TruGlo SSX.  It's cheaper than many competitors and will throw 180 to 190 with Federal HW#7.  All mentioned are great chokes, but I'd rather spend $36 for a choke instead of $70
Title: Re: 20 gauge build
Post by: Spurs Up on March 28, 2018, 09:21:57 PM
If you're looking for a "starting point"—suggesting that you plan to try more than one— I recommend the Remington Super Full (.572" ID). Available from Wally World.com for <$30. It's my "go to" for a 21" barrel 870 when slinging TSS. Average approx 510 in 20" circle at 40 yds with 1-5/8 oz #9's.  Can do the same with my $75 IC .555, but with less even distribution and consistency.
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