Chokes
03-22-2009, 04:18 AM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Fremont,MI
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Chokes
I have a ? I have a HS Ubdertaker and use Remington Nitro Turkey Load.
Now both of them are cheap, the choke was 19.99 and the ammo is 8.99 for 10. I have a mossberg 500 and this is my pattern. So is it just hype why everyone buys the most expensive stuff?
30yrd 23/4 #4
Now both of them are cheap, the choke was 19.99 and the ammo is 8.99 for 10. I have a mossberg 500 and this is my pattern. So is it just hype why everyone buys the most expensive stuff?
30yrd 23/4 #4
03-22-2009, 10:20 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton county IL USA
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RE: Chokes
It's not hype.... you really do get what you pay for.... we've tried the cheaper loads and cheaper ammo as well. The results simply are NOT the same.
This is what an Indian Creek, Black Diamond Strike custom choke and Hevi-13 does...... 205 hits in head and neck!
This is what an Indian Creek, Black Diamond Strike custom choke and Hevi-13 does...... 205 hits in head and neck!
03-22-2009, 04:17 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New Hartford, NY
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RE: Chokes
I think kinda like you whatisup. I shoot the factory Remington super full choke that came with the gun and Winchester Supreme turkey loads, which is fairly inexpensive but has always given great results. inside of 40 yards I think the super expensive chokes and loads, while nice, are a bit unnecessary.
03-22-2009, 04:24 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: Chokes
The more expensive chokes and loads are only necessary if you are looking to improve pattern performance and or increase your range.
No offense to the original poster, but I would not shoot that pattern farther than that. Will it kill turkeys at that range? Looks like it will. Personally I like to leave more of a margin for error, and I would like to get out to 40 yards at least which should be easily attainable with #6's.
No offense to the original poster, but I would not shoot that pattern farther than that. Will it kill turkeys at that range? Looks like it will. Personally I like to leave more of a margin for error, and I would like to get out to 40 yards at least which should be easily attainable with #6's.
03-23-2009, 03:13 AM
#7
Dominant Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ramsey , Indiana
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RE: Chokes
You have more than enough pellets in the kill zone. I shoot a 20 gage pump with an Undertaker choke, even using cheap old Federal 2.75" #7.5 field loadsit will shear a turkey's head off at that range. At 40 yards it still puts more than enough pellets in the kill zone to do the job twice. Know your range, your ammo, and what your equipment is capable of and you'll do just fine.
03-23-2009, 04:57 AM
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Jackson, TN
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RE: Chokes
I really can't tell much from your picture because it doesn't contain a measured circle and I don't know how big that black aiming point is.
I tend to agree with Hurricane. That pattern will kill a turkey but I wouldn't feel confident at distances beyond what you shot.
Why do I use more expensive shells? Because I can nearly double that pattern at 40 yards. My 50 yard pattern approximates your picture but with better uniformity.
I only plan to shoot 4 shots this year - I don't care what the ammo costs because in the grand scheme of things it is a minute drop in the bucket compared to what we spend to turkey hunt (gas, license, equipment, travel, eats, etc).
EDIT: Forgot to mention that I use a $22.00 Star Dot choke in an old,beat-up Mossberg 835- I don't mind using cheap stuff, as long as it performs the best.
I tend to agree with Hurricane. That pattern will kill a turkey but I wouldn't feel confident at distances beyond what you shot.
Why do I use more expensive shells? Because I can nearly double that pattern at 40 yards. My 50 yard pattern approximates your picture but with better uniformity.
I only plan to shoot 4 shots this year - I don't care what the ammo costs because in the grand scheme of things it is a minute drop in the bucket compared to what we spend to turkey hunt (gas, license, equipment, travel, eats, etc).
EDIT: Forgot to mention that I use a $22.00 Star Dot choke in an old,beat-up Mossberg 835- I don't mind using cheap stuff, as long as it performs the best.
03-23-2009, 04:42 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: Chokes
ORIGINAL: whatisup02
I like to get them within 20 yards. The pic also looks deceiving, themain pattern is only about 10" across.
I like to get them within 20 yards. The pic also looks deceiving, themain pattern is only about 10" across.
ORIGINAL: kevin1
You have more than enough pellets in the kill zone. I shoot a 20 gage pump with an Undertaker choke, even using cheap old Federal 2.75" #7.5 field loadsit will shear a turkey's head off at that range. At 40 yards it still puts more than enough pellets in the kill zone to do the job twice. Know your range, your ammo, and what your equipment is capable of and you'll do just fine.
You have more than enough pellets in the kill zone. I shoot a 20 gage pump with an Undertaker choke, even using cheap old Federal 2.75" #7.5 field loadsit will shear a turkey's head off at that range. At 40 yards it still puts more than enough pellets in the kill zone to do the job twice. Know your range, your ammo, and what your equipment is capable of and you'll do just fine.