Lets change the Title: single shot 20 Ga.

[Bill from NJ]

I am interested in your options on what turkey choke you feel may be best for my use.

Here is the info I will be using:
20 Ga.,  6 to 71/2  dia. Lead shot only.
Manufacture recommends using Remington style screw in chokes.

I am interested in your opinion also regarding the differences between: chokes that are flush with end of barrel, and those with up to 1" extension outside the barrel.

I would like to get a Extra Extra Super Duper, Full, Turkey Choke with the tight diameter opening of a frogs azz.

"Basically what I want is to shoot 6 to 71/2 lead only, and looking for the tightest usable choke pattern available".

Would one of those .555 chokes be too tight?

Should I use something along the lines of :.560 - .570?

What say you?

Thank you for your anticipated reply.
I would like to place mt order sometime very soon.

[scoffman1]

Thank you for posting this. I'm interested in reading the feedback. I have same questions.

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[sswv]

contrary to popular belief....tighter is not always better.  personally, I think you'd be better suited with the .560 to .575 range tubes. you're still getting lot's of shot in the target and a more even pattern.

jus' my 2cents

[Bill from NJ]

sswv,

Thank you sir for your response.

What is the consensus of a choke that maybe thought of as too tight for a 20 Ga., .555 maybe?

How about the question regarding chokes that fit flush with the barrel compared to chokes that extend out about 1 inch?

Remember I did say I will be using old school 6 to 71/2 Lead shot only, none of the newer fancy stuff.

Thanks.

[dirt road ninja]

A 555 will be about the size of a basket ball at 25 yards with 7.5 lead. At 10 yards they are all tight.

[Bill from NJ]

Thanks drn.

Appreciate the response.

[captpete]

In my wifes SA-20 with a 24" barrel(I know not a single shot) shooting longbeard 6's through a Hevi .573  ported choke tube she gets a solid, very even huntable pattern at 35yds. At 37-38yds it's starting too get kind of thin. At 40, it would probably kill a bird, but it's pretty sparse. At 15 yds she has somewhere between a softball and a volleyball size pattern.

When I had the gun drilled & tapped, the gunsmith recommended using an extended tube for turkey hunting. He said when using a very tight choke, the tightest part of the choke would be outside of the barrel and there would be less chance of barrel damage. I have no idea if there would be a performance difference between a flush and extend tube.

[DBell]

I am interested in your options on what turkey choke you feel may be best for my use.

Here is the info I will be using:
20 Ga.,  6 to 71/2  dia. Lead shot only.
Manufacture recommends using Remington style screw in chokes.

I am interested in your opinion also regarding the differences between: chokes that are flush with end of barrel, and those with up to 1" extension outside the barrel.

I would like to get a Extra Extra Super Duper, Full, Turkey Choke with the tight diameter opening of a frogs azz.

"Basically what I want is to shoot 6 to 71/2 lead only, and looking for the tightest usable choke pattern available".

Would one of those .555 chokes be too tight?

Should I use something along the lines of :.560 - .570?

What say you?

Thank you for your anticipated reply.
I would like to place mt order sometime very soon.

LB #6 40 yards Final Strut .570


LB #6 40 yards Trulock .565


I average between 110 - 130 hits in the 10 at 40 yards with either choke. Out of both a 26 inch barrel 870 and a 21 inch barrel 870

Not sure if a tighter choke would get these patterns tighter. Could blow em out. If you're trying for the tightest lead pattern at 40 yards, LB is the way to go, and they like .565 -.570

What's your intended purpose with this setup? To have a 40 yard lead load that puts up high numbers? To have a lead load that gives nice hunting patterns with room for error at closer ranges but can still reach out to 35-40 yards if needed?


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[Bill from NJ]

capt & DB,

Thank you both for your informative replies.

I have taking all information given to me.

Decided on: .570 choke for the little 20.

Again, thanks to everyone who led me in the right direction.

Regards,

Bill

[sswv]

these guys are pretty spot on.   I can only give info pertaining to Remington guns but it's been my experience that anything tighter than .570 for lead shot has been to tight "for my liking" in the 20 ga.   I've had good luck in the Remington 20's with most brand chokes and shot sizes from .570 thru .575.   However, I do use a .560 with the Federal Heavy 7's.

[jrmcclure]

Remember I did say I will be using old school 6 to 71/2 Lead shot only, none of the newer fancy stuff.

How about just a little fancy. Fiocchi makes a 3" nickel plated 7.5 lead that can be bought in boxs of 25. Federal make a 3" 1 5/16 lead turkey load 5's or 6's. And maybe even the new longbeard shells. The run of the mill 1oz 2 3/4 field load will be alright to 25 yards, but I think you will find that there are better choices that will get you that extra 15 yards for a few more bucks.

[jrmcclure]

Might look at these. I have used them to check my red dot and they look good at 20 and 30yrds. And I did use a very tight choke.

truglo ssx rem choke .550
Still got the choke and would sell it if interested. I guess I went ahead and started loading the fancy stuff and it was just to tight, but did great with lead, hevi 7's, and hw 7's which have since been discontinued.

[DBell]

Might look at these. I have used them to check my red dot and they look good at 20 and 30yrds. And I did use a very tight choke.

truglo ssx rem choke .550
Still got the choke and would sell it if interested. I guess I went ahead and started loading the fancy stuff and it was just to tight, but did great with lead, hevi 7's, and hw 7's which have since been discontinued.

Another good point worth mentioning. NJ Bill, you might find that you can't get the pattern you're looking for with the #6 and #7.5 you plan on shooting no matter the choke you use. The newer lead loads, mainly longbeard, and also the new federal grand slams I've found greatly out perform other popular lead turkey loads once you start looking beyond 25-30 yards. I think you'll be okay keeping your max range to 25-30 yards with most any load you use, but if you'd like to have confidence out to 35-40 then you you'll likely need to try some different loads. I've done a fair amount of testing on the LB #6 and Fed grand slam #5 and I can say that the LB will take one at 40, and the grand slam at 35 without a doubt. I don't desire a long distance turkey load, most times I see them around 25-30 yards, however it's nice to know you have a little extra if you misjudge distance. Nothing worse then shooting at a nice Tom and seeing him fly off.


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