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Title: Which Choke?
Post by: va wingbone on May 24, 2018, 08:27:09 PM
I just sent my 1100 magnum barrel off to get shortened and threaded. I'm going to order some TSS from Hal, the barrel will be threaded to accept true choke threads so I will have to purchase new chokes, this will be my first dealings with tss, I plan to shoot 9s. Should I get a .665 Indian Creek( had great success in the past with IC and hevi shot) or a Carlson? If I go with the Carlson, which restriction for TSS 9?
Thanks,
Kevin
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: taylorjones20 on May 24, 2018, 08:28:02 PM
It's hard to beat the IC .665
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: Gooserbat on May 25, 2018, 01:46:45 AM
I shoot a .665 Jebbs and handload #9 tss.
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: Fullfan on May 25, 2018, 07:35:20 AM
I have shot both my hand loads, Apex and Federal TSS. Indian Creek is the way to go.
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: Spitten and drummen on May 25, 2018, 08:49:26 AM
Honestly from what I have experienced , TSS seems to not be picky about chokes. Be careful chasing numbers because it is easy to get a very very hot 10 core at 40 and makes missing a lot easier. I have had better luck with a little more open choke. I have buddies that shoot modified chokes and getting a very even 10 and 20 that is phenominal on turkeys.
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: wchadw on May 25, 2018, 09:13:48 AM
Quote from: Gooserbat on May 25, 2018, 01:46:45 AM
I shoot a .665 Jebbs and handload #9 tss.
I am shooting a jebs 655 with federal #9 and it patterns well and the combo dropped one one shot at right at 40 this year


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Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on May 25, 2018, 10:58:10 AM
Quote from: Spitten and drummen on May 25, 2018, 08:49:26 AM
Honestly from what I have experienced , TSS seems to not be picky about chokes. Be careful chasing numbers because it is easy to get a very very hot 10 core at 40 and makes missing a lot easier. I have had better luck with a little more open choke. I have buddies that shoot modified chokes and getting a very even 10 and 20 that is phenominal on turkeys.

My grandfather runs a flush modified in his Mossberg 500 20 gauge with 1-5/8 ounce 9.5's and it runs at or slightly over 300 consistently.
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: Gobble! on May 25, 2018, 12:54:27 PM
Indian Creek chokes and Hals loads are like peanut butter and jelly.

I use a .675 Indian Creek and Hals 2.5oz load.
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: J-Shaped on May 25, 2018, 01:46:45 PM
Quote from: Spitten and drummen on May 25, 2018, 08:49:26 AM
Honestly from what I have experienced , TSS seems to not be picky about chokes. Be careful chasing numbers because it is easy to get a very very hot 10 core at 40 and makes missing a lot easier. I have had better luck with a little more open choke. I have buddies that shoot modified chokes and getting a very even 10 and 20 that is phenominal on turkeys.


This. This is the route I went. It gives me a much more forgiving pattern while still performing well down range.
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: High plains drifter on May 27, 2018, 08:25:34 PM
I use an extra full rem choke.1 7/8 oz . Fed. Premium, copper plated.rem 870 super mag, camo,26 inch.3 inch BB's
Title: Re: Which Choke?
Post by: Turkeyhunter on May 27, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
I use the HS Strut Undertaker choke in my Mossberg 835 with Remington Nitro's #6 and very deadly out to 35 yards. Will shoot at 40 but opens up a bit. I like being down and dirty with them up close!