I have a 870. What's the best choke for 3inch 2 oz. #9 loads? I want a tight pattern so that I don't spray the turkey with shot. What brand and constriction?
Thanks
Let's try again...to the guys who shoot tss loads that use a 870, which choke has the best pattern. I know that different guns like different chokes, but in your 870.....which choke does it like?
my 870 with 21" bl and .662 hevi shot choke and 1 5/8 oz of tss 9s does 340 in 10", it doesn't like 2 oz as well
I told you what choke to use
Indian Creek 665
I don't want to start a flame war, but 9"s?
Really? Can they kill cleanly at 40 yards?
That's awfully small shot and at some point volume doesn't make up for penetration? ???
Quote from: Tail Feathers on June 13, 2013, 09:33:45 AM
I don't want to start a flame war, but 9"s?
Really? Can they kill cleanly at 40 yards?
That's awfully small shot and at some point volume doesn't make up for penetration? ???
Man you really haven't heard of tss shot have you?
I shoot 1 3/4 and 2 oz loads out of my 21" 870 and have tested quite a few chokes. I settled on an Indian Creek .675/non ported/no wad catchers. I have yet to find a choke in the .665-.680 range that doesn't shoot them well, it's just fine tuning to whatever your preference is. I like a good even coverage in the 10 and 20 rings, and the .675 gives me 300+ in both.
I wasn't sure about them either until I pulled the trigger on a gobbler at 45 thru heavy brush he was spooked so I picked an opening and when he got there I shot he disappeared thought I had missed but when I got to him his head was swelled badly from all the tiny shot in it, he never flopped, killed several with 9s since then all were smashed.
Quote from: Tail Feathers on June 13, 2013, 09:33:45 AM
I don't want to start a flame war, but 9"s?
Really? Can they kill cleanly at 40 yards?
That's awfully small shot and at some point volume doesn't make up for penetration? ???
Yes ,9s will kill cleanly and efficiently at 40 yards. These are from my 20 ga. Benelli Nova W/ .555 Indian Creek.
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I tacked the target to a sheet of paneling ,and placed a piece of aluminum flashing behind it . I realize the aluminum isn't all that thich but it still shows that a turkey doesn't stand a chance against the swarm of 9s. This was at 40 yards also.(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg311/redarrow51/100_1217_zpsed5c7ff7.jpg) (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/redarrow51/media/100_1217_zpsed5c7ff7.jpg.html)
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WW, I've heard of it but that's all.
I know it's heavier than lead but that heavy?
I recall seeing someone on here who loaded 8's in it, but never heard of 9's, even in lead that I can recall.
I really didn't want to flame anyone, just would love to see some weight info on this stuff. Guess I should hang out in the gun or reloading forums more.
TSS is 18 g/cc.
Lead is about 11 g/cc.
Hevishot is 12 g/cc.
Federal Heavyweight is 15 g/cc.
Now I've heard you guys talk about this TTS shot but where can I find some shot to load myself? I kinda would like to try it.
*TSS shot sorry....
It ain't easy to get. I would suggest doing a google search and see what you can come up with. if you happen to find a source please let us know.The loaded rounds that I have were given to me by a friend on another site.
Quote from: socalturkeyman on June 14, 2013, 01:46:35 AM
Now I've heard you guys talk about this TTS shot but where can I find some shot to load myself? I kinda would like to try it.
You can buy the shot, but not from anyone on this site... I dont think. I'd suggest doing a google search, because I get mine from someone from another forum. Last batch i bought, it was running around $49/lb. Tungsten is not very cheap and is imported from China.
What about you Remington 20 gauge users shooting TSS. What choke have you found that patterns the best??
Just happened to stumble on to this place. I have no idea if it is relible or what it is all about. I will have to get into it a little further but I thought you guys might want to see it. http://m.alibaba.com/products/tungsten_shot.html
Quote from: SKFOOTER on June 26, 2013, 03:57:11 PM
What about you Remington 20 gauge users shooting TSS. What choke have you found that patterns the best??
I use the Rem SF choke. It shoots a heck of a nice hunting pattern. TSS wil make most any choke look fantastic. Just don't choke it down too too much.