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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Snoody Bastid on March 03, 2014, 02:16:58 PM

Title: SSX Question
Post by: Snoody Bastid on March 03, 2014, 02:16:58 PM
I recently acquired what I believe is an older Truglo SSX choke (Ben/Ber). Comparing it to the new one I received from Truglo (after the first one swelled in my old Nova) it looks different. They both say Truglo TG155X but on the older one the fluting on the extended portion is flatter/wider and the threads don't go all the way up to the knurled ring. Also, it feels a little heavier that the new one. Is the older one U.S.A. made? Any thoughts? I tried to post a photo but it said the file is too large. Thanks in advance..
Title: Re: SSX Question
Post by: Swamp Hunter on March 03, 2014, 08:16:34 PM


You might want to pm Clark at Allaboutshooting, he should be able to answer your question.
Title: Re: SSX Question
Post by: booth on March 03, 2014, 09:28:00 PM
Good luck with the ssx I had two swell in my supernova. 
Title: Re: SSX Question
Post by: Snoody Bastid on March 03, 2014, 11:29:52 PM
Quote from: booth on March 03, 2014, 09:28:00 PM
Good luck with the ssx I had two swell in my supernova.

Thanks. I wasn't even thinking about using the replacement Truglo sent me. I'm considering using the other one I picked up in my new Stoeger M3000 because it seems better made. That's why I was inquiring about it, but I'm still hesitant.
Title: Re: SSX Question
Post by: drum817 on March 04, 2014, 07:57:48 AM
Quote from: booth on March 03, 2014, 09:28:00 PM
Good luck with the ssx I had two swell in my supernova.

My Supernova swelled a SSX and an IC Choke!!!  The only choke that didn't swell in that gun was my SumToy. 
Title: Re: SSX Question
Post by: ads1 on March 04, 2014, 11:22:22 AM
I had 2 SSX chokes swell in my 870. The company replace them and the replacement works great. I have an SSX for my Benelli and it shoots fine. Hopefully they have the problem solved.  :)
Title: Re: SSX Question
Post by: mightyjoeyoung on March 04, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
It's called improper hardening and heatreating at the factory in CHINA.  While they throw some tremendous patterns, I have to say I have never been in love with the fit/finish of the SSX chokes.