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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Jcharles on June 24, 2024, 03:50:41 PM

Title: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: Jcharles on June 24, 2024, 03:50:41 PM
I picked up one each of the 870 and 11-87 original bottomland Remingtons made in the early 90s. what has everyone having luck for chkes and turkey loads for in these guns
Title: Re: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: James gang on June 25, 2024, 01:54:34 AM
I have a few of the 11-87s I like the Indian Creek.665 with long beard #5s.Mine are all 21in barrel they made them with longer barrels also.
Title: Re: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on June 25, 2024, 07:20:19 AM
I'll assume they are 12 gauge guns and a safe bet would be a 665-675 choke   and 2-3/4" TSS 9's. Carlson, Trulock or Indian Creek would be good choices for the choke. Foxtrot, Apex or Burgess Creek for the ammo.
Title: Re: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: ElkTurkMan on September 26, 2024, 09:30:44 PM
I have an 870 Special purpose Mag in Bottomland with a 26-inch barrel. I have a hevi-shot choke which I think is .667 constriction.  It absolutely loves the 3" 2oz #6 Hevi-13 #6.  I know they no longer make this shell but this is what shoots best out of my gun.     
Title: Re: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: Tom007 on September 27, 2024, 07:56:42 AM
Indian Creek .665 in the 21 inch barrel shoots 3 inch Longbeard 6's real well. Also shoots 3 inch #9 2 oz Fox Trot TSS real well. Good luck....
Title: Re: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: Greg Massey on September 28, 2024, 09:44:54 AM
665 is a good starting point and will do all you want ...
Title: Re: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: Will on September 29, 2024, 10:21:47 PM
I have an 870 and it has a great pattern when shooting Hevi Shot Mag Blend from a Rhino .660 choke.
Title: Re: original Bottomland Remingtons
Post by: mrlongbeard on October 23, 2024, 01:04:48 PM
I own 15 Original Bottomland 870's and 11/87's all shoot best with an Indian Creek.665