Lead shot only?!?!?

[mickfcpk]

Hey all,

The dealer from witch i got a 870 express surshot synthetic turkey, told me that i should only shoot lead shot because of the " ultra full" choke, why us that?

Also can i replace the choke for an adjustable one? I would like to be able to shoot slugs With it!

 

[blasted_saber]

Steel shot does not compress like lead and could damage the barrel or you.

If its a screw choke its as easy as unscrewing it and putting in another one.

 

[mickfcpk]

Thank you blasted saber! I know the dealer well enough to know that he didnt try to bs me but didnt have the time to ask for an explanation.

Thanks for the info!

 

[blasted_saber]

It is generally accepted you can shoot steel through any choke less then full (cylinder, skeet, improved, modified). Remchokes run you about $15. You'll have to buy a choke wrench too. Your turkey choke should unscrew by hand (give it a try and make sure it is a removeable choke in fact).

I find my 870 shoots slugs best with an improved choke. Dont shoot slugs through any choke tighter then full.

 

[mickfcpk]

yep! it is removable, a choke wrench was also included.

thanks for the info.

 

[Papaclaude]

For slugs, use either improved cylinder or you can get a rifled choke. Some guys claim they are very accurate. With a rifled choke, you'll probably have to use sabot slugs or Remington make one, I think it's called the Buckhammer, that you can use in either rifled or smooth barrels.