870 patterns
04-03-2009, 05:09 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rena Lara, MS
Posts: 264
870 patterns
Just wondering what everyones best patterns have come from (Choke/Shells) in a Rem. 870?
I have been experimenting with shells with a tru-glo tube. Not having the best luck but I blame it on the tube.
I have been experimenting with shells with a tru-glo tube. Not having the best luck but I blame it on the tube.
04-03-2009, 06:23 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Titusville Florida
Posts: 1,727
RE: 870 patterns
I bought a Jellyhead, the best patterns so far have been with 3" Remington 2 oz #6 shot. I tried the Winchester high velocity shells with 1 3/4 oz of #5 shot (the ones they sell at Wal-mart)and it was absolutely horrible through both the jellyhead and the remington chokes. I also tried Remington and Kent shells with 2 oz #5 shot but they were just ok, the patterns went to heck after 30 yards. The next time I can get to Bass Pro Shop I'm going to get the Hevi-13 with 2oz #6, a lot of people claim awesome patterns with this combo.
04-03-2009, 06:28 PM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Illinois
Posts: 143
RE: 870 patterns
i got an 870super mag 26 in barrel i shoot 3 n1/2 hevi 13 # 5s 2 1/4 ozpure gold choke tube (70$) im comfortable out to 60 yd. it s got a good toght pattern from 50yd in. 50 yd out its got 20 pellets in the head and neck so i figure ill give it another 10 yds
04-04-2009, 09:31 AM
#6
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rena Lara, MS
Posts: 264
RE: 870 patterns
I am shooting 3 1/2 in shells. I have had the best luck so far with the Hevi 13 #4. Thinking about buying a Rhino choke tube but really don't want to spend the money right now.
04-04-2009, 03:42 PM
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Shawnee, KS
Posts: 774
RE: 870 patterns
Check out this pattern:
This was in a 20 year old 870 with a Indian Creek Black Diamond Strike choke and heavishot #6 3" mag w/2 oz of shot. My 870 will put 151 hits in a 10 " circle now at 40 yards, not too shabby. Not sure how expensive the Rhino choke is but you can pick up a IC choke for $62 from mid south shooters supply:
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=001050002
I think they are on back-order now but this is the cheapest place I could find them on the net.
This was in a 20 year old 870 with a Indian Creek Black Diamond Strike choke and heavishot #6 3" mag w/2 oz of shot. My 870 will put 151 hits in a 10 " circle now at 40 yards, not too shabby. Not sure how expensive the Rhino choke is but you can pick up a IC choke for $62 from mid south shooters supply:
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=001050002
I think they are on back-order now but this is the cheapest place I could find them on the net.
04-04-2009, 07:47 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: 870 patterns
ORIGINAL: cwillard
I am shooting 3 1/2 in shells. I have had the best luck so far with the Hevi 13 #4. Thinking about buying a Rhino choke tube but really don't want to spend the money right now.
I am shooting 3 1/2 in shells. I have had the best luck so far with the Hevi 13 #4. Thinking about buying a Rhino choke tube but really don't want to spend the money right now.
04-04-2009, 08:25 PM
#10
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Dover, PA USA
Posts: 5,497
RE: 870 patterns
ORIGINAL: Hurricanespg
If you get the Hevi-13 3.5" 2.25oz #6's I bet your patterns will improve a whole lot.
ORIGINAL: cwillard
I am shooting 3 1/2 in shells. I have had the best luck so far with the Hevi 13 #4. Thinking about buying a Rhino choke tube but really don't want to spend the money right now.
I am shooting 3 1/2 in shells. I have had the best luck so far with the Hevi 13 #4. Thinking about buying a Rhino choke tube but really don't want to spend the money right now.
