After many hours of reading I have decided to join the 20ga club. I purchased a lightly used 870 youth with the plan of building a dedicated turkey rig. So I purchased a Carlsons p/n#10302 extended .575 choke, a b-square mount lt mount and I had a Bushnell trs-25 laying around. Ok so locally I have plenty of lead load options to choose from. I will be polishing the barrel this weekend which a have done 5-6 other 870s for myself and friends. I hunt ridge birds where the average shot is 25yds but Ive always limited myself to 40yds with 870 12ga using lead but Ive never had to shoot at that distance, 35 yds at the most. The season opens May 1st. Not looking for huge numbers in paper just looking for a good confident hunting setup with the choke I have for this season. Any help is very much appreciated!
Mine does good with the SSX 550 and the Remington Premier #6 97 in the 10 at 35yds.
Federal #5's and 6's with a .570 tightwad or a .575 Carlson are good setups to try
Federals with out with out the Flite control wad? I have the Carlson's .575 non ported extended choke.
The Remington Super Full and Hastings .562 chokes gave me the best numbers with the Fiocchi Golden Phesant 3 inch 5's and Federal Grand Slam 3 inch 5's
Quote from: nhhunter722 on April 15, 2016, 02:57:02 PM
Federals with out with out the Flite control wad? I have the Carlson's .575 non ported extended choke.
With the Carlson tube,either one will be good
Thank you surehuntsalot