stupid new guy question about federal heavy weight

[miketphoto]

I am new to shotgun shooting and have gotten myself pretty confused about the different types of shot.  Do federal heavy weight shells need a special type of choke or can I shoot them with the choke that came with my gun? I have a Mossberg 500 and the factory full choke that came with it.

I know there are better chokes out there but I am curious to see what I can do with what I have.  I am not looking to make the 40 yard shots right now because it is beyond my comfort/skill zone. 

Thanks

[Philippe]

The factory full chokes actually shoot the Fed Heavyweight pretty well.

[miketphoto]

Thanks! That's the info I needed.

[thundrchikin]

I've seen some really good patterns out of a buddies Benelli and the factory full with the Fed HW #7's. I'd shoot what you have and then take it from there. You can always buy another choke later.

[surehuntsalot]

another vote for the factory full choke and the Federal HW

[miketphoto]

Thanks everybody that was what I was hoping to hear.  I will try and post some pattern photos once I get the shells in.

[Hunt4Meat]

After talking to the Federal guy, he said that the Flight Control wad was developed so that you didn't HAVE TO go get a $50-$100 choke.

I am going to try them in both my guns with factory mods this weekend.

[miketphoto]

After talking to the Federal guy, he said that the Flight Control wad was developed so that you didn't HAVE TO go get a $50-$100 choke.

I am going to try them in both my guns with factory mods this weekend.




That sounds even better.  I did a little more research and read some similar info about them shooting best through full and even some modified chokes.  I am going to try them out and spend my choke money on a blind instead.