Guys, im new to this forum. I plan on using my 870 express or my 11-87 provided I can get a 26-28inch barrel for it(has 20inch slug barrel now lol). I use the Winchester high velocity #5's 3inch now. Always had decent luck with them but patterns werent great out past 25 yards. Im looking into chokes now. Both are budget chokes.. ones the truglo gobble stopper and the others the Pimos tightwad. The only difference I know of is that ones .660 and the truglo is .665

any one use either of these 2 and how's the pattern around 30 yards?

Some people will swear by different chokes, as in brand names and what not. I have done a few tests with different chokes and found brand really means little. If they have the same restriction and are close in length the patterns will normally be the same.

As far as which of the two you mentioned would be better, it would all depends on what your gun likes and the loads you use. One is a bit tighter so it would make a difference.

I would suggest before changing chokes try some different ammo. Switching brands of ammo, or even shot size in a given brand will greatly effect pattern density sometimes. I went from 6 to 5 and finnally #4's and found the #4's patterned much better in my tight choke. Sometimes plated BB's make a difference as well.

The short of it is no one can tell you what will work with YOUR gun. You need to try them and find out. My opinion though is if you already own a turkey choke I wouldn't waste my money on another one. I would look for ammo that works with them.

Paul

this turns out to be a question best answered by the gun its self. the barrel you end up with, might pattern differently than someone elses with the exact same setup. you will have to experiment with several different loads and chokes before your satisfied. start with the full choke that comes with your barrel and work from there. factory rem chokes dont cost too aufull much, try the xx-full . still not happy? go to after market, or take it to someone to have barrel work done to get the pattern you want.

I'd definitely try different loads through it before running yourself ragged with buying up multiple chokes. Try running some Federal #5's with the FliteControl wads. A lot of people I've talked to really like the patterns it gives (using different shotguns).

thanks for the info.. I was thinking of trying the superfull factory choke also. I think its roughly 15bucks. Both of the above were only 20 bucks also. I just dont see spedning 80bucks on a choke and then it doesnt work right. Im gonna try some federal shells also to see if they pattern ok.

thanks again all