20ga 1187 results

[darron]

1187 20ga 26" barrel
40 degrees
wind 10-15
Lasered 40 yards
ssx choke

Federal hw #7- 99 in the 10

Hevi 13 #7- 115 in the 10

Was fairly disappointed since my 870 with ssx will do 180 with feds and 155 with hevi

[davisd9]

I had a lot of trouble getting my 26" 11-87 to pattern any shells well. The only good patterns I could get was with an IC 555 and Nitro straight 7s. This coming off season I am buying a compact 870. Hope it comes together for you!


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[remmy1187]

My 11-87 doesnt like the SSX either, but it loves the  IC .555 with Hevi 7's.  It also shot HWT better with the IC than the SSX.

[darron]

Interesting might have to try ic

[darron]

Winder why the 870 patterns better?

[jordanz7935]

Someone else on here was talking about this same issue about 26" barreled 870's + 11-87's not too long go.I remember him saying he did a lot of testing and found out that the 26"bbl's dont like chokes tighter than .570. Id try a Primos Tightwad .570,lead only RSF .572, or a carlsons .575. Theres a new Carlsons .575 on ebay right now for $25.Good luck let us know how you make out.

[SCDieselDawg]

I'm currently fighting a 26" barreled 870.  It barely will break 100 with HWT or Hevi 7s. While my 11-87 youth model will go 130-140 with HWT 7s. 

[nyhunter]

My 26in 870 dont pattern worth a darn either. I got a sumtoy 562-5 to try in.

[KyTurkeyHunter473]

So far I am having good luck with my Rem. 1187 26" 20ga with the SSX. I shot mine today, 65 deg, calm wind.  I shoot Hevi-13.  With 6's I get 132 in the 10" and 124 w/ the 7s.   I was a little disappointed with the 7's, besides the lower number, there was a gaping hole in the pattern. 

[darron]

I just ordered a carlson .575 extended non ported. I thought for $30 its worth a shot. Shooting sunday will post results. If I can get 130 or higher I will be satisfied. If that doesnt work then I dont know besides  buying an ic or sumtoy

[ky.trophy]

My 1187 20ga 26" barrel shot 136 in a piece of computer paper at 40yds with fed hwt #7 and carlsons 575 and that is with a very dirty barrel. It also shot the magblend ok too.

[darron]

My 1187 20ga 26" barrel shot 136 in a piece of computer paper at 40yds with fed hwt #7 and carlsons 575 and that is with a very dirty barrel. It also shot the magblend ok too.

I would be happy with 130 or higher.

[nothingbutlongbeards]

Going to use the Hevi13 choke in my new Remington.  It should be nothing short of
magnificent