Hey everyone, thanks for the advice and shared knowledge. I can tell this is gonna be a matter of figuring out what my gun likes best. I've had good success with my factory choke and 2 3/4" federals; even though I've only taken 3 longbeards and jake, my first longbeard was rolled over at 45 yards, so I'm satasfied.........but I'm sure everyone here understands.........hunters are always trying to make themselves better.......I'm definitely gonna tinker this spring, and right now I'm taking interest in the post on here about scopes/red dot sites......so off I go. Thanks again guys!!