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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: somedude on March 28, 2011, 09:09:54 AM

Title: Winchester 1300
Post by: somedude on March 28, 2011, 09:09:54 AM
Anyone know of a good choke for this gun?  I am fixin to get one and need some info on them.  :z-guntootsmiley: I have never had one, Remington man all my life but I am going to try this one.  It is a 12 gauge with a28 inch barrel.  thanks  <>< del
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: jwhunter on March 28, 2011, 05:25:53 PM
i have a  winchester 1300 NWTF gun that was made in the 90's  i have a kicks gobblin thunder choke in  it and it shoots a great . i have killed a turkey at 40 yards!

i dont get caught up all the pellet count and trying to have 200 pellets in a 10 inch circle at 40 yards. 




Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: bigboy84 on March 28, 2011, 06:23:59 PM
Yea I got one and I shoot a kicks also but a jellyhead did just as good in it. With the kicks and heavy shot #6s im averaging 180 to 215 at 40 yards in ten inch circle. So I hope that helps.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: Tom Foolery on March 28, 2011, 06:38:22 PM
Jelly Head has worked well in the ones I have seen.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: LeviSS on March 28, 2011, 07:11:37 PM
My 1300 kicks like hell.  I used it for several years with the extra full choke that came with it and #5 Winchester lead.  It always did well.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: TnTurk on March 28, 2011, 08:00:01 PM
I've got a old 1300 with a laminated stock and  22 inch barrell that put 218 in a 10 and 438 in a 20 inch circle at a taped 40 with a PG .670. I was shooting HS 3-2-7. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: lking on March 28, 2011, 08:43:35 PM
I have done a good amount of testing with my 1300, 28"bl.  My best results was with a PG .670 shooting Hevi 3x2x7's.  With this combo I was consistently at the 245 mark in 10 at 40.  I also had good luck with the JH .660 shooting a consistent 205-210 in 10 at 40.  With the hevi 3x2x6's I was down to about 175-180 but a nice pattern as well.  I'd go PG, but if money is a little tight then the JH will do you fine as well.  Best of luck and let us know how it goes.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: SumToy on March 28, 2011, 08:47:48 PM
Put something in the 660 rang will give you a good hunting gun.  If you want to just get into the number game drop it into the 645 to 650 rang.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: BOFF on March 28, 2011, 10:25:01 PM
I have a 1300.

Using a Comp N Choke XXX, and shooting  H13 #7s.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/BOFF/web/M2/100_6172.jpg)


God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: longhorn on March 28, 2011, 11:57:58 PM
I have a 1300 with a 28 inch barrel. A tightwad .660 got 214 in a 10 inch circle at 40 yards. A gobblestopper .655 (not ported) got 206. Both even patterns. A jellyhead .660 didn't do as well. The first two are around $20. I have a ssx ordered. If I get it this week I'll let you know how it did. I was shooting  hevi shot 3-2-7 with all chokes.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: mrclif on March 29, 2011, 10:26:57 AM
I have a 1300NWTF super short 18" best toten turkeykiller I've toted.I've shot just about every choke,load combo made.Found what this one likes best this year Rob Roberts .640 & #7 heavy weight.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: Reloader on March 29, 2011, 10:43:56 AM
I have two 1300s with 28" pipes.  I run a Star Dot .667 and a Carlsons nonported .660.  The SD is the better of the two with hevi 6s giving 180-200 with a best of 236.  The SD also does well with the Win HV 1-3/4oz #6 and Win Grey Box 1-7/8oz #6 giving 120-135 hits.  The Carlsons only gave 160s with hevi 6s, but it gives 120s with lead.

You can still find a few of the Star Dots for INV if you look hard enough.  Great choke in INV guns.

Good Luck

Reloader
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: paboxcall on March 29, 2011, 11:46:02 AM
I have a 1300 Buck & Tom edition, a 21" barrel and synthetic stock.  I shot a Hastings .660 with #5 Winchester Supreme for many years with great results.

Last year I switched to a JH .660 and Hevi-13 3-2-7.  I was putting 270+ in a 10" circle at 40 yards.

:z-winnersmiley:

Like mentioned before, it does kick like a mad mule, but its a great shooter and easy to carry.

Aftermarket recoil pad makes a world of difference.

Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: killdee on March 29, 2011, 05:57:44 PM
I have the short first edition NWTF and shoot a JH 660 with great results with hevi-13-7s. I also would highly recommend a simms recoil pad or something similar. Also  the breech partially opens when you shoot, I think its to enable a quick second shot. Ive killed 60 plus with mine with just the bead,stock extra full choke and federal 6's before I found this place and started tweeking.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: Reloader on March 29, 2011, 06:46:22 PM
Killdee,

The 1300 was designed to open with full force unlike other pump designs.  That simply allows easier cycling, but it can sure mash your fingers.  I mashed mine a few times with my first 1300 years ago. The first couple of times it was just a glancing blow and I didn't think much of it, but once so bad I lost the nail and the feeling in that finger for one year.  After that episode I read up on the 1300 design thinking there was something wrong with my gun, even called Winchester only to find that it was designed to open upon firing to aid in ejecting the hull. Both of mine eject like an auto from the bench if you don't firmly hold the forearm. I love them, but that little bit of info is good to know :)
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: killdee on March 30, 2011, 04:28:46 PM
Quote from: Reloader on March 29, 2011, 06:46:22 PM
Killdee,

The 1300 was designed to open with full force unlike other pump designs.  That simply allows easier cycling, but it can sure mash your fingers.  I mashed mine a few times with my first 1300 years ago. The first couple of times it was just a glancing blow and I didn't think much of it, but once so bad I lost the nail and the feeling in that finger for one year.  After that episode I read up on the 1300 design thinking there was something wrong with my gun, even called Winchester only to find that it was designed to open upon firing to aid in ejecting the hull. Both of mine eject like an auto from the bench if you don't firmly hold the forearm. I love them, but that little bit of info is good to know :)

Yessir, I thought I would mention it since the OP is getting an unfamiliar gun and might think it was the heavy turkey load Like I did at first till I read the Manuel. I shot it from a lead sled for the first time this year and also got a finger mashed a bit. 
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: longspur on March 31, 2011, 03:28:25 PM
friend of mine has a 1300 and averages 200+ with kicks gt665 hs 3" #7. the choke says, desined for lead shot.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: longhorn on March 31, 2011, 10:21:36 PM
Shot the 1300 this morning with the ssx i mentioned earlier. No wind and about 55 or 60 degrees. Low humidity. I got 211 at tape measured 40 yards using hvy 13  3-2-7.
Title: Re: Winchester 1300
Post by: eddie234 on April 02, 2011, 01:53:26 PM
My 1300 shoots very well with a comp-n-choke .655 and winchester xtended range #6's