Close distance shots with extra full chokes

[Chaser96]

I shoot a 20 gauge. I’m currently shooting a .560 which is still pretty tight but with my setup it gives me enough forgiveness that I’m okay with it. I also use a red dot which helps a lot. If I was setting up a new gun I’d go .575. If you’re shooting a 12 that’s different obviously


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[Chaser96]

Sorry I just re read I see you’re shooting a 20. What gun are you shooting? I’ll check the old gobbler forum if you’d like and see if I can find pattern pictures for you


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[Yes_no_what_ok]

I shoot a 20 gauge. I’m currently shooting a .560 which is still pretty tight but with my setup it gives me enough forgiveness that I’m okay with it. I also use a red dot which helps a lot. If I was setting up a new gun I’d go .575. If you’re shooting a 12 that’s different obviously


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I’m working on a 20 gauge setup, so that’s helpful advice.

 

[Chaser96]

Everybody that shoots the Indian creek 575 loves them for what it’s worth


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[Yes_no_what_ok]

Sorry I just re read I see you’re shooting a 20. What gun are you shooting? I’ll check the old gobbler forum if you’d like and see if I can find pattern pictures for you


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I have a Cz o/u. Contemplating whether or not to use that or put together a single shot setup like the Rossi or stevens 301.

 

[Chaser96]

My brother shoots a 301T with the factory choke and it is pretty wicked. I’ve always liked the idea of setting up an o/u. If you decide to go that route and want a red dot check out meadow creek mounts. They’re awesome


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[JBrew]

Jellyhead on a youth 870/20 has been lights out for me with about any TSS load.

 

[dtrkyman]

At 15 yards the difference between my .555 Ic and the factory which is supposed to be .580 is not that drastic, so I have been rolling with the .555 but the wad catchers on that IC choke are beat to hell!

IC claims it is fine but at some point I would think it would change the patterns the choke throws?

 

[GreenNDark Timber]

20 yds with a Franchi Affinity 20 ga, Carlson .575 choke, Apex #9. The tape is 2" wide, so the full pattern is approximately 8" wide.

 

[Laramie]

My modified choke stays in my 870 year round. Turkeys out to 40 yards have never been an issue. I like it because it provides a lot more room for error on closer shots and I have never had an issue calling a tom inside of 40 yards.

 

[Yes_no_what_ok]

20 yds with a Franchi Affinity 20 ga, Carlson .575 choke, Apex #9. The tape is 2" wide, so the full pattern is approximately 8" wide.

Awesome. Thanks. That’s a solid pattern at 20 yards.

 

[Yes_no_what_ok]

At 15 yards the difference between my .555 Ic and the factory which is supposed to be .580 is not that drastic, so I have been rolling with the .555 but the wad catchers on that IC choke are beat to hell!

IC claims it is fine but at some point I would think it would change the patterns the choke throws?

Thanks for the information. I was curious in the difference in spread at those closer distances. Doesn’t seem make a huge difference.

 

[Yes_no_what_ok]

My modified choke stays in my 870 year round. Turkeys out to 40 yards have never been an issue. I like it because it provides a lot more room for error on closer shots and I have never had an issue calling a tom inside of 40 yards.

Are you shooting lead or tss?

 

[Laramie]

Are you shooting lead or tss?

Cheap lead turkey loads from Walmart. The old guy who taught me how to turkey hunt just used #7 tap loads and kept shots under 30 yards. Watched him shoot over a dozen with those with no issue.

 

[UpTop]

My modified choke stays in my 870 year round. Turkeys out to 40 yards have never been an issue. I like it because it provides a lot more room for error on closer shots and I have never had an issue calling a tom inside of 40 yards.

This is pretty much where I’m at with all of it. I see the fun and allure of tricking out a turkey specific setup, but it’s just never been a necessity yet. I really have no interest in shooting turkeys at distances that warrant patterns so tight. If they don’t come all the way in they win. And let’s be honest, any turkey within 25 yards or less is pretty much dying with dang near anything you shoot at it.

 

[JBrew]

And let’s be honest, any turkey within 25 yards or less is pretty much dying with dang near anything you shoot at it.

I argue with a buddy about this all the time. He's so nerded out on pellet counts that he can't understand the whole dead is dead thing

 

[huntineveryday]

There is a lot if good info to be found at oldgobbler forum. A lot of load patterning posts where you can see specific gun/choke/load combos others have posted. I was able to narrow it down to a couple chokes to try for my setup. Also, if you call trulock, carlson, indian creek, etc...most have tested and can recommend which constrictions work best for the load/gun you are shooting.