choke recommendation for youth 870

[houagie]

I just purchased a 20ga 870 compact jr. for my 9 yr old son and was just wondering if you guys had any recommendations for a choke....it has the 19" barrel and I'm planning on shooting the 2 3/4" federal heavyweight 7's.....most likely trying to make it a 30 yard gun.....anyone shooting this gun and what's numbers are you getting from it? Thanks.

[gophert]

Truglo SSX .550 with the 2-3/4 Fed load is a killer out to 35 yards.  It's the combo that my daughter killed the turkey in my avatar. 


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[Fieldturkey]

I happen to have an ssx you can try if you want

[surehuntsalot]

the 3 that I use and recommend    .570 primos tightwad    .550 truglo SSX    .575 Carlson

[Gooserbat]

The .575 Carlson has a following. 

[Bowguy]

I'm gonna go different here. A 9 year old will have enough excitement n probs pulling off a shot. You said the gun is only a 30 yarder. Modified choke w small shot will give a dense but forgive able pattern

[dirt road ninja]

My son started when he was 7 with a 11-87 youth and I've tried a jellyhead, Sumtoy, and SSX. We use the SSX with hevi 7's. It was a little more consitant for me than the other. He has smoked them from 15 yards to 40ish with it.

[houagie]

Thanks for the feedback guys....keep it coming....i hope to drill and tap the gun and put a red dot on there as well....i don't know if he's more excited or I am.