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Old 03-05-2012 | 01:10 PM
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Default Screw in Modified Choke?

My new camo H&R 20 Gauge has a modified screw in choke. I don't know much about chokes. Was wondering if it's worth the money to get another choke or if what's on will do just fine.

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Old 03-05-2012 | 02:33 PM
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Something with a tighter constriction would be better for turkey. What shot size and shell brand were you thinking about using? Do you have a full choke tube that you could try?
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Old 03-05-2012 | 03:18 PM
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No question that you'll be better served with a full or turkey choke tube.
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Old 03-05-2012 | 04:09 PM
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Agreed, shoot it though and see what happens in practice too. The aftermarket chokes are MUCH better usually and specifically designed to shoot that tight group you want. Also try different shell size and shot combo's and brands. You have until 4/25 so you have time. Fellow Hoosier!
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Old 03-05-2012 | 05:21 PM
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Before you buy another choke tube, try your Modified choke and say a #5 turkey load at 20-30-40 yards. See what the pattrern looks like. I'd want to see 10-12 shot in the "neck/head" zone of the target to feel OK about that as the max distance ... whatever that works out for your shotgun and Modified choke tube. I will add that my daughter uses a 20 ga. Rem. 870 and a "Pure Gold" (.570) turkey choke. She has had excellent results out to her longest shot (and kill) , which was about 40 yards.

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