Inv. vs Inv.+

[hawk]

Is there any noteable differences in the numbers these chokes put up at 40yds. I found a older BPS Stalker w/3" chamber that just feels right and was just wondering if the inv.+ barrel is really any better.

[gatrkyhntr70]

IMO its hands down no comparison, Inv + seems to be easier to get the best patterns from!

[R AJ]

I have both invector and Inv+ barrels for my BPS. The invector is a 20.5" bbl with the turkey/deer choke ,rifled choke and sights; the inv+ is 22" and has the bead sight only.
So I don't have exactly the same length bbls. but my choice for turkey hunting is the slightly longer inv+ for the overall pattern coverage. Both have a smothering kill pattern at 40 yards and I would not hesitate to use either.
I do know that the turkey/deer choke in the invector bbl will put all 12 Federal 00 buckshot in a 11" circle at 40 yards when using their flite control wad and copper-plated shot in the 3" shell and that is hard to beat or even tie.
So, if I wanted best all around I would lean toward the inv.
Strictly turkey or wing shooting it is the inv+ for me.
I realize that this may not help you and may not have answered your question exactly.

Note: Edited 7" circle to 11" on 8/4 after realizing my erroneous statement.

[allaboutshooting]

Is there any noteable differences in the numbers these chokes put up at 40yds. I found a older BPS Stalker w/3" chamber that just feels right and was just wondering if the inv.+ barrel is really any better.

I own several guns with both systems and all of them shoot very well. It's like a lot of other things in this shooting business, it all depends upon the gun.

It's hard to go wrong with a BPS. They have some of the best factory barrels in the business.

Thanks,
Clark

[SumToy]

If the money is good buy it.  Both will shoot and shoot good.  The Invector likes smaller chokes.  Now I would pick the old invector barrel if I had both on the table and the money was the same.   

[3" 870 Shell Shucker]

Both will shoot.  If you find a choke that the INV+ barrel really likes, it's lights out.  For me, it was an Indian Creek BDS SS .665

Every shell I've patterned in my INV+ BPS has beaten the same patterns from the same brand and diameter of choke in my 870.  My BPS and choke are not for sale!!!!!!!!!

However, I once had a Standard INV Mossberg 500 that shot pretty good too.  Getting the choke right for the shell you use is the key.

[stinkpickle]

...Getting the choke right for the shell you use is the key.

Indeed.  The Inv+ barrels are backbored too, but with today's loads and chokes, I doubt you will find any practical difference.