Choke???
 

i'm looking at getting a new choke for my winchester 1300 speed pump. its a 12 gauge and right now im using the choke that came with the gun when i bought it. its a winchester choke. i'm just wondering if any of you guys know some awesome chokes that hold tight patterns out to 40 yards.

The two top chokes today for most guns on the market are the Pure Gold that has been on top of any testing I've done and Indian Creek
Both chokes should be in the .665 -.670 constriction Hevi shot seems to be the anwser with these constrictions and found that Hevi *13 3inch #6 in 2 oz loads shot patterns that would work out past that 40 yard range with no questions asked...

Hope that help you get started...

I'll second the Indian Creek, Black Diamond Strike custom chokes..... WOW! Their results truly change the game when it comes to exceptional turkey smashin' groups!

There is a REASON that these chokes hold nearly all the World Records at the N.W.T.F Still Target Championships! Simple awesome!

how much would an indian creek choke cost???

They are a bit on the pricey side compared to cheap mass produced chokes. They will set ya back around $85.... but it's the last choke you'll ever need to buy for your shotgun! Good luck and good shootin'

At 40 yards the Undertaker choke on my 20 gage will nearly shear a turkey's head off with 6s.

i have a indian creek and love it but you might want to try a primos jellyhead also a great choke.....what type of shells will you be using then i can give you a few better choices?

winchester double X magnums 3 in #5s

If you want to shoot anything heavier than lead you need to be careful about what choke you use. Not all chokes are strong enough to shoot the ultra hard shot. I use an Indian Creek in my Browning with Heavy 13. I also have Comp-N-Choke for lead shot that produces excellent patterns.

I've used the Undertaker choke in my 12 gauge 1300 for a few years with great results. Make sure you get the one for hevi-shot and use any of the high density loads and you will be amazed at the difference. Can't beat it for the price! If you need performance beyond 40-45 yds then spend the extra money for the custom chokes.

Ha Ha Ha... Your killing me...:happy0157:

Yes I need to see that pattern :arms:

chokes
 

i agree with everyone about the indian creek chokes. mine works awesome & i have no doubt about shooting one at 50 yards, but i usually dont have to shoot any farther than 25. at the range at 20 yards it will blow nickel size holes in the target.

I like my Rhino Choke tube - but I've heard great things about Indian Creek too.

Kim :)

ive shot a pure gold for years now and have killed turkeys at 50yds. def use a heavier shot and 6s. i shoot rem hevi shot with the .670 pure gold it will hold a hella pattern at 40yds. i have thought about an indian creek tube but not sure if i would benefit from it

For the $ it's hard to beat a Jellyhead.

If your intentions are to shoot lead I would go with a .660 but it is to tight to shoot Hevi shot that would only deform the shot...

Not necessarily true, some guns and choke combo's love a choke at
.660 with Hevi shot, especially #7's, and some 6's. Lead will deform before Hevi tungsten, this is the idea with Hevi, more density less deforming.

For the money and performance, if I ws shooting Hevi #7's or 6's I'd get a .660 Jellyhead. Pro Bass has them for around 35.00, a steal!

Indian creek!

What does a .665 $80 choke do that a $35 .665 choke doesn't?

I don't mind spending for quality at all, but $80 on a choke tube? Sounds crazy to me, maybe I'm out of my element... I'm not a skeet pro, I do love to hunt turkeys, but I guess my $35 choke gets the job done.

I've hunted with my 1300 short turkey for the last 8 years, and took a lot of birds. It has a x-long x-full winchester choke and it's great! I have taken several birds at 50-55yds no problem, and I shoot hevi13's! Wouldn't think of changing chokes. That being said, I lost my front sight and am using my I-12 this season. I bought a tru-glo gobble stopper, and peppered a bird at 50 yards opening day and he flew off! I've taken 3 since, but the farthest was 30yds. Should have spent the money on a better choke!

Most forums you check there will always be mention of the Indian Creek Choke, the Primose Jelly Head, as well as Rhino chokes. All three good chokes. Keep in mind every gun will shot different. As to which choke is better will be determined by which load you use. Also keep in mind, the tighter the constriction, the smaller shots typically pattern better. If you are looking for a mid range, good choke check out the Jelly head and use heavy 13's 3 1/2 2 1/4oz 6 shot or the magnum blend. If money is no option then definitely get the Rhino Choke and use Nitro rounds, those rounds will cost you about 75 bucks for 10 rounds. The rounds are custom loads for your specific gun. You'll have to contact Nitro. Last thing to think about, go to a gunsmith and have your forcing cone lengthened it will definitely improve your patterns regardless of what choke you use. Almost all competition shooters will do this.

X2...I love mine, and couldn't ask for a better pattern.