16ga Lead Choices

[Mr16Gauge]

Going "old school" this season.  Building a Turkey Special on an 870 16ga frame.

Have the barrel, action.  Waiting on the Shur Shot stock and a selection of chokes to arrive.

Would like suggestions as where to start for a decent Pb load.

Appreciate the input.

Pictures and details to follow as the Old School 16 goes together.

Regards

[TrophyTracker]

Fiocchi Golden Pheasant #5 in Lead, or Hevi-Shot Duck #6 if you choose to go HTL. Pure murder out of my 16

[Remturkey]

Federal Premium wing shok,  1.25oz of #4 or #6  comes in box of 25

[Mr16Gauge]

Thank you for the responses.

What choke constirction are you using with the ammo?

.600, .610 .620 ??

Assume you are utilizing ported chokes?

Again, thank you

[Remturkey]

I shoot a single shot Stevens model 94 with full choke. Not sure what the ED is. Throws a awesome pattern and is a dream to carry when im the caller.

[Mr16Gauge]

Thanks



Singles are a ton of fun to use.

Easy to carry and 99 times out of 100 dead bird when the gun goes boom.

Good Luck

[gaswamp]

I know this thread is about lead but wondering if anyone has tried Kent  tungsten matrix?
At one time they made it in a 1 1/4 load.

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/Kent-Tungsten-Pheasant-Game-16ga-275-1-1_16oz-5-10_box/productinfo/K162UGNT305/

[dawei]

Thank you for the responses.

What choke constirction are you using with the ammo?

.600, .610 .620 ??

Assume you are utilizing ported chokes?

Again, thank you

FWIW.................
• .600" = 20ga MOD
• .610" = 20ga IMP CYL
• .620" = 20ga CYL

The following is a generally agreed upon list of 16 ga shotgun TRUE BORE DIAMETERS (NON-BACKBORED BARRELS) and a listing of generally accepted choke constrictions (IN THOUSANDS OF AN INCH) noted prior to the choke diameter.

16 Gauge Constriction Diameter

• CYL .000" = .667"
• SKT I .004" = .663"
• IMP CYL .007" = .660"
• SKT II .010" = .657
• MOD .015" = .652"
• IMP MOD .020" = .647"
• FULL .028" = .639"
• XFULL .035" = .632"

[surehuntsalot]

Federal Premium wing shok,  1.25oz of #4 or #6  comes in box of 25

+ 1  this is some excellent ammo

[Mr16Gauge]

Appreciate the update:

However:

Currently for sale on gun broker are the following Remington Threaded Chokes

REMINGTON HUNTER PORTED CHOKE 16 GA TURKEY .600

REINGTON PRECISION HUNTER CHOKE 16 GA TURKEY .610

REMINGTON HUNTER PORTED CHOKE 16 GA TURKEY .620


Having owned and currently owning 11 16 Gauge guns, we are fimiliar with the choke constrictions of a 16 ga weapon.

Appreciate the input.

Back to the origional question, what choke does Trophy Tracker use with the Fiocchi #5s?

[TrophyTracker]

I used a Tru-lock Imp Mod for the Golden Pheasant loads that I got off of a member on the 16ga Society Forum, a few years back. For the HTL load, I use the Factory Mod tube, or the factory bbl on an Ithaca 37. I keep my shots under 30yds, and everything is golden.

[Mr16Gauge]

TT

Thank you for the update on the chokes you are using.

Appreciate the update.

Regards

[I hate turkeys]

Shot the 1 1/16 oz load out of a 16ga model 12 full choke.  Slams ducks.

I know this thread is about lead but wondering if anyone has tried Kent  tungsten matrix?
At one time they made it in a 1 1/4 load.


http://www.ballisticproducts.com/Kent-Tungsten-Pheasant-Game-16ga-275-1-1_16oz-5-10_box/productinfo/K162UGNT305/

[TrophyTracker]

TT

Thank you for the update on the chokes you are using.

Appreciate the update.

Regards

No problem. I have been a 16ga man since day one, and have nothing but love for them