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Old 03-24-2005, 10:25 AM
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The choke I use on my gun says .575
The choke for my friends gun is .665

Is my choke too tight. I hear a lot of guys talking about chokes, and the general consensus is .665 is a good choke.

my gun is a win 1300. it patterns really well. my choke is an undertaker choke. What do you guys think?

just curious.
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Old 03-24-2005, 05:33 PM
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The .575 sounds more like a choke rated for a 20 gauge. I had a 1300 a few years back and it liked the .665 as well. You could always mic the inside diameter to be certain, but I don't think they make a choke that tight, (.575) for a 12 gauge. I could be wrong there, but I don't think so.
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Old 03-24-2005, 05:46 PM
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I use a Remington 870 SPS-T 12 gauge, 21" barrel, Kick's Gobblin' Thunder choke tube in .665. I shoot #5 shot through it.
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Old 03-24-2005, 09:12 PM
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i agree with jolly, i think thats 20 gauge...
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Old 03-25-2005, 01:46 PM
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.575 is a common turkey constriction for 20ga. if its a 20ga it shouldnt screw into your gun or it may be a 12ga that is marked wrong. if it is a 12 ga tube and the constriction is .575, DONT SHOOT IT. You'll end up killing yourself and anyone near you cause your barrell will explode in spectacular fashion.
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Old 03-25-2005, 01:52 PM
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Another reason why I fear for my life every time I set foot in the turkey woods
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Old 03-28-2005, 07:28 AM
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It says right on the choke .575, it also says for 12 ga. I put quite a few shots through it already, it patterns fine. was just curious.

BTW I did mic it and it is what it says.
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Old 03-29-2005, 10:37 AM
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good luck with the choke RBH. be careful with it though, check it often for swelling or cracks.
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Old 03-29-2005, 12:46 PM
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River Bottom,
Copied this from Tru-Glo site,
.670 #4 Lead & #6 Heavy Shot
.665 #5 Lead
.660 # 6 Lead
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