870 Turkey Choke

[Gerald]

Buddy has an 870 Express Super Mag and wants to turkey hunt with it. What choke brand can he use and what constriction might good?

 

[rifleman338]

Carlson's is one that won't break the bank. I think it's a .655 constriction.

 

[vpsalin]

Depends how much you want to spend. Amazon sells primos choke for like 35$ if budget is tight.

 

[3macs1]

What is wrong with the full choke the gun comes with ??

 

[brybenn]

My primos turkey chokes put my carlsons to shame.

 

[EL34/6L6]

Remington super full extended turkey choke

 

[Gerald]

What is wrong with the full choke the gun comes with ??

He only got a Mod choke when he bought it.

 

[vpsalin]

The 35$ investment for a entry level turkey choke is worth every penny. You go from 33 yards limit to 45 yards limit. Can make all the difference in turkey woods.

 

[3macs1]

He only got a Mod choke when he bought it.

Understand
Cheers

 

[Longstud]

Figure out what type of shell your going to use first. There are basically three main types of turkey shells. Lead or copper plated lead. Lead and some form of hevi shot.Then the different HD loads of tungsten. All are capable of the task and have different benefits. Cost is the big difference and can range from $20 for 10 lead rounds to $80 for 5 rounds. Most chokes are designed for certain types of shot and even the shell type. Firing a load of tungsten out a tightly constricted tube designed for lead could be hazardous to both shooter and gun. Buy a choke designed for the type of shell your going to shoot and pattern test so you know your point of impact and the range capability of your gun/shell combination. Good luck

 

[dilly]

He could also consider Federal "Flight Control" shells. They pattern very well out of some guns using more open chokes.