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870 Youth 21” Choke/Loads

Started by NightHawk24, February 05, 2026, 09:03:55 AM

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NightHawk24

Hey guys. Working on getting my youth 870 with the 21" barrel setup for this upcoming season. Have seen a lot of patterns with it, however most of the ones I've seen have been with  the .555 IC.

I prefer a bit more even pattern so I'm looking for something that isn't extremely tight. Just wondering if you guys had any luck with particular chokes/loads? Thanks in advance.

jmart241

All 3 of.ours shoot nice patterns with primos titewad and apex 9s

sswv

mine does really well with about any choke shooting TSS #9's but with copper plated lead the only choke I'll use is the Carlson's LBXR .568  it has outperformed everything I've ever tried with non TSS loads.

RLAG

I'm running the carlson XF 585 I believe it is and it will kill one at 60yds every time with apex #9 3" or rogue #9 3" 1 5/8oz. It's a more open pattern at 20 that offers a little more forgiveness if you aren't right on it unlike the IC 555.

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SwampRooster17


REM 870 21" .572 RTSF choke shooting apex gt-20


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retrieverman

I'm shooting a Tight Wad with handloaded #6 lead.