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Point me in the right direction for shells.
Point me in the right direction for shells.
Started by paradis1142, January 29, 2012, 10:54:46 AM
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paradis1142
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January 29, 2012, 10:54:46 AM
I have an 870 express 3" chamber 26" barrell. My choke tube is a JH .665. Does anyone have any expoerience with this setup? If so what shells did you find to pattern best out of your gun? I know every gun is different but it gives me a good starting point. I know the gun doesnt really like Win HV #5s. Im thinking some Hevi #6, #7, or mag blends but dont know which would be best suited to the JH .665.
chipper
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January 29, 2012, 11:04:32 AM
All 3 should shoot good out of that gun and choke,just pick your poison.
Gobble!
Limbhanger
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January 29, 2012, 11:33:32 AM
If your going to try the hevi13 shells make sure you get the 3" 2oz loads. If I was you I would get the #7s I have complete confidence in them.
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January 29, 2012, 11:43:18 AM
go with the hevi 13 3-2-7's if they are available in your area if not go for with the 3" mag blends, either are more than adequate 40" turkey killers
sugarray
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January 29, 2012, 01:08:40 PM
There is lots of evidence for the Hevi 3", 2 oz #7 load. I'd try the #6 load as well, if you can. I just like their penetration better.
Think about the Winchester Xtd Range, but they are only 1 3/4 oz loads in the 3".
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January 31, 2012, 08:34:13 PM
My Dad shoots the same setup. H13 3-2-6s or 7s throw excellent patterns from his setup and have been the end of Toms the last four seasons.
tyelper
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January 31, 2012, 09:06:37 PM
i shoot the same set up but i shoot remingto nitro number 6 killed 6 gobblers with it,,,,,,,
Gobble Nole
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February 01, 2012, 09:06:39 AM
I shoot Mag Blends out of my 870 SM and it is pretty wicked with the same Jelly Head. I just bought some #7 shells but havent tried them yet...
southernfly
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February 01, 2012, 06:50:10 PM
I shoot Nitro 4,5,7 out of this same set up and it is deadly. Theyre not cheap but they are nasty
slicksbeagles1
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February 01, 2012, 07:18:40 PM
if they have not gone up and you want hevi13 go to
www.mackspw.com
before the go up 17.99 a box 3-2-7 last week.
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