Which Choke To Buy

[Fullfan]

I gave the SSX a test ride last year after the season. I was not impressed at all. Shot the 6 and 7 Hevi shot through it. Best I was able to get was 155 in a ten at 40. The ICBDS did well with both shot sizes with 230 in a ten with the 7 Hevi shot.  The best I have done with a 3" shell was 202 in a ten at 40 it was with the "old" Mad Max choke tube and Hevi #5 in the white hull shells.

[Gobble!]

I dont really think there is a major difference many people believe the 3" shells pattern better. My buddys pattern was better then mine and he was using the 3" shell and i was using the 3.5" shell
Your SSX patterns was basically the same as my pattern with the 3.5" shells.

What do you mean there's no difference.... A 3 1/2" shell hold more BB's....  

Thanks for pointing that out now look past the obvious and look at the patterns people have posted. There are many examples of the 3" shells putting up better numbers then the 3.5" shells. My friends pattern was better then mine and he was using the shell with less BB's

[mikejd]

Gobble. I must agree with you my 1300 only shoots 3" shells but 2 3/4 patterns better all the time. Go figure I am no scientist but I think the fewer pellets trying to squeze out the all at the same time send off less flyers. Again no science to back it up just seems to make sense.

[gatrkyhntr70]

I'd like to see more 870 / pure gold patterns; I am going to get one and compare it to the choke Im currently shooting. Im getting great patterns from win xrd 6's,(180's and up)  hevi6s (210+)and hevi 7's (300 +) from a kicks .660 and my 870sm with 23"bbl.

[redleg06]

I'd like to see more 870 / pure gold patterns; I am going to get one and compare it to the choke Im currently shooting. Im getting great patterns from win xrd 6's,(180's and up)  hevi6s (210+)and hevi 7's (300 +) from a kicks .660 and my 870sm with 23"bbl.

this is my 870 with a 21" barrel  shooting the PG with the Mag Blends at a taped 40yds.

[VaTuRkStOmPeR]

Here's what I did with my 870 Super Mag.....

I set it up with Williams Firesights and called William at Sumtoy.  I told him the range and performance I was looking for.  He listened and recommended his Sumtoy .650.

Hevi-13 6's (2.25oz), a sumtoy .650 and my 870 shot 241 pellets in a 10" circle at a measured 40 yards.

I will never hesitate to call sumtoy again before I call anyone else about choke tubes.

[gatrkyhntr70]

I'd like to see more 870 / pure gold patterns; I am going to get one and compare it to the choke Im currently shooting. Im getting great patterns from win xrd 6's,(180's and up)  hevi6s (210+)and hevi 7's (300 +) from a kicks .660 and my 870sm with 23"bbl.

this is my 870 with a 21" barrel  shooting the PG with the Mag Blends at a taped 40yds.

Thanks for posting that redleg, Thats a great blend pattern!

[ILIKEHEVI-13]

Here's a pattern from my 870 28" barrel out of a Pure Gold .670 shooting Hevi-13 3" 2oz #7 at 40yds.