Lots of good stuff here and you know what I think I'll try out the factory full that came with my SBE just for grins. When I first got it I took it to the range and shot it 6 times using Winchester 3 1/2" number 5's. I thought I really had something because it appeared to have lots of range but nearly took off my shoulder. I had a good size black and blue mark and a swollen trigger finger. Lots of kick for the old version of the gun that weighs about 6 pounds. At the urging of a friend who had the same gun I sent it out for a forcing cone polishing and extension and laser porting to reduce recoil.I had them sell me their tightest turkey choke and used it that first season with decent results. As time went on I tried 2 other turkey chokes looking for something that would reach out just a tad further. You know how they market these things and sad to say I was hooked. Now it has been several years later and I have gone through about 200 worth of extra chokes and I am not in any better shape. I'll let you know how it works as soon as I can shoot again. Just had minor surgery and they told me to cool it for a couple of weeks. So just like you BC I'll be doing it all at the last minute....just like usual. My season opens May 1.