Mossberg 535 choke and shot suggestions?

[huntdoc]

Hi and hope all enjoyed a Merry Christmas.  I have a new to me, and relatively unused 535 Mossberg (tactical stock) that I need to get set up for this upcoming season.  I had some info from several threads on here about combinations of chokes and shot combinations that pattern well from last spring, but lost it when the computer took a dive!  So, any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated. 

[allaboutshooting]

I have had 3 Mossberg 535s and currently have 1 of the "combo" models with the waterfowl and turkey barrels.

They are good guns, quite light and very versatile. I recommend 3" Hevi-13 shells with 2 oz. of either #6 or #7 shot.

I've tried a variety of turkey chokes with those guns and have found several that work well. The SSX has become my favorite with that gun and those shells, I prefer the #6 shot but I know others who really prefer the #7s. I don't shoot 3.5" shells through that gun due to the excessive recoil.

I hope that helps some.

Thanks,
Clark

[SumToy]

Few chokes on the market that works.  Now we put 660 to 665 in most ours.  Have gone as small as 650 In a few of  them. 

Now shells the HV 13 in 6's and 7's.  If want the lead load the new winchester shell is looking very good.

[chatterbox]

I had good luck with a .660 Primos  Jelly Head, and Hevi-13 3-2-6's.

[njdevilsb]

I am running a Pure Gold .670 right now in mine with Hevi 13 3.5" #7's and it has a nice even pattern out to 40 yards with plenty of pellets to spare.  I have tried an Indian Creek .660 before and although it put up better numbers, I like the Pure Gold pattern better.  I'm with Clark on the recoil.  Last year, everybody was talking about the Turkey Thug 3.5" lead load shooting at 1300fps I think it was, and one shell was all I wanted to shoot out of the 535.

[chatterbox]

I am running a Pure Gold .670 right now in mine with Hevi 13 3.5" #7's and it has a nice even pattern out to 40 yards with plenty of pellets to spare.  I have tried an Indian Creek .660 before and although it put up better numbers, I like the Pure Gold pattern better.  I'm with Clark on the recoil.  Last year, everybody was talking about the Turkey Thug 3.5" lead load shooting at 1300fps I think it was, and one shell was all I wanted to shoot out of the 535.

I have never shot a gun with such vicious recoil as a Mossy 535.

[noggin buster]

SSX with mag blends

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

Here's the one I would try for the money. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Dot-Choke-Tube-12-Gauge-Shotgun-Extra-Full-Browning-Invector-/331063552951?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d14ecebb7#ht_505wt_769

[huntdoc]

Here's the one I would try for the money. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Dot-Choke-Tube-12-Gauge-Shotgun-Extra-Full-Browning-Invector-/331063552951?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d14ecebb7#ht_505wt_769

With the Star Dot, what loads would you use? 
Thanks,
Emory

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

Hevi-13 3.5 #7's

[huntdoc]

Thanks to everyone who posted for taking the time and volunteering their observations and expertise.  It really has helped me to focus on being the most prepared this coming spring!

[CASH]

I run a Rhino .660 with Nitro 3 1/2 inch 4x5x7 in mine.

[bassassassin99]

what kind of numbers you getting with the Rhino?