Good day, recently bought a Beretta 1301 Tactical w Optima HP choke thread. I'd like to double it as a turkey gun. My understanding is that the Optima HP barrels prefer tighter constrictions, especially so in the shorter barrel variety.
Anyone here pattern a Beretta 1301 for Turkeys yet? And/or what are the SBS 18" barrel guys using for their turkey chokes?
Ideally I'd do a straight comparison at the range of several of the choke brand tubes at varying constrictions (.650 - .670) - Sumtoy, Indian Creek, Rhino, Jebs, PatternMaster etc but that will get quite expensive quite quick, especially with shipping to me in Canada.
Plan to use Long Beards #5 or #6, whichever perform best.
I do have healthy stock of Winchester Double X #6's but I think I'll upgrade to the Long Beards this year.
Thanks in advance for any and all advice, suggestions and experience you can share.
Cheers,
Mike