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Post by jajwrigh on Feb 4, 2006 23:06:40 GMT -5
I need to buy a barrel, choke(s), and choose a load for my 870. What are your suggestions for each? I have a great place to pattern my gun once I get a setup going and a few loads to try.
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Post by hoosierwilk on Feb 5, 2006 6:49:02 GMT -5
You gonna shoot hevi or lead shot? I'd go with a Rhino choke tube for hevi shot and a Kicks for lead. You'll just have to try a couple different brands of shells to see what your gun likes best. Federal, Winchester, Remington all make a turkey load that should fit your needs. hw
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Post by Decatur on Feb 6, 2006 8:33:05 GMT -5
Talk to your buddies that turkey hunt, so can try a bunch of different loads without buying a whole box of shells, also the same can be said for chokes borrow your buddie's to see which combo is right for your gun. It will take a while, but finding the right gun, choke, load combo for YOUR gun is very important.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 6, 2006 9:11:09 GMT -5
Ditto decatur.
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Post by turkeyscout on Feb 6, 2006 13:08:47 GMT -5
hey jajwrigh, you might want to think about a barrel with a vent-rib. i like to add clamp on tru -glo or hiv-viz fiber optic, very high visable when that big gobbler struts-in, also i recommend the ones that are adjustable for windage and elevation. www.hivizsights.com good luck turkey scout |
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Post by gobbleking on Feb 13, 2006 21:09:55 GMT -5
My set up right now is a Rem. 870 with a xxx full compnchoke with 3 inch Hevi 13 #6 shot. Two birds last year one at 40 yds and one at 48 yds. This combination has worked real well for me. I am interested in trying out the new x tended range Winchester loads as well. Gobbleking
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Post by woodmaster on Feb 14, 2006 8:35:54 GMT -5
If you can make it to Nashville for the NWTF convention that would be great place to buy chokes at a discount price plus talk to the Reminton factory reps.
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Post by parrothead on Feb 14, 2006 14:43:17 GMT -5
I wouldnt trade my Nitros for anything.
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Post by jajwrigh on Feb 14, 2006 21:37:30 GMT -5
What barrel lengths should I consider? I see the trend of the shorter barrels from the factory..
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