Just bought an old school 835 synthetic stock with a 24" barrel. My next step is a turkey choke for it. I have been shooting a 500 with a standard barrel with a kicks choke (.665) My ammo is LB's and Federals i have had great success. Killed my IN bird as well as my first KY bird last year, both shots were one hitter quitters.
My mentor told me I should stick with a choke that's .675-.680. Was curious what others recommend for a choke and restrictions.
The SSX, Stardot and Pure Gold have been top performers in my 835
Quote from: Philippe on February 08, 2015, 08:22:02 PM
The SSX, Stardot and Pure Gold have been top performers in my 835
What he said.
Indian Creek's .675 is my best all round choke in both my vintage 835 and my 935.
SumToy .675 would be my choice..... Best of luck!!!
SSX was the best performer of all chokes I have tried in my 835. That is what I use.
Thanks everyone for the quick response looks like you guys are looking forward to season as much as me. I am familiar with all the chokes mentioned here. I wish I had the money to just buy them all, but that's the way it goes. It's hard to make money when you call in sick everyday in April and May. Anyway I will keep this post updated as to which one I go with and the results. Thanks again guys I love this site!
i shot a .690 jellyhead with mag blends and the patterns were untouchable.
Kicks Gobblin Thunder in .680 with winchester supremes #5, 3 1/2". Puts the hurtin on them
Quote from: turkey harvester on February 10, 2015, 10:15:00 AM
Kicks Gobblin Thunder in .680 with winchester supremes #5, 3 1/2". Puts the hurtin on them
I love my Kicks choke for the 500. I think I've narrowed it to three chokes, Carlson ported Choke .675, Kicks Gobblin thunder .675, or Pure Gold .670.
I have used the indian creek .675 and kicks .680 in my 935 with great results. I have heard nothing but good things about Pure Gold .670, Star Dot , Hevi- Shot turkey choke.676, and the Sumtoy .675. I see carlsons is now making a "longbeard" choke for the 835 which is .683 that i bet would pattern good too.
Kicks .680... I have one for sale in classifieds.
Quote from: heyboy15 on February 09, 2015, 11:33:52 PM
i shot a .690 jellyhead with mag blends and the patterns were untouchable.
What kind of #s were you getting with the mag blends
I shot a jellyhead .690 3" hevi 6's through one and my numbers are around 200.
Just a heads up, theres a few of the truglo gobble stopper chokes on ebay for cheap right now. This isnt the famed truglo ssx, but just a regular non ported extended turkey choke. Ive always been interested in those chokes myself due to the .679 exit diameter. I beleive truglo has stopped making these chokes.
Indian creek and SSX both shot great patterns in my 835. I do shoot the Indian creek all the time now however both are killers.
I always liked the patterns I got out of my old Preston Pittman star dot with 3 inch Supreme lead #5. I also tried 2 and 3/4" and 3.5" lead shells out of that gun and couldn't find any loads that I or the shotgun liked. I was also pleased with Remington Premier 2 oz. 3" lead 5s. I don't pattern past 40 yards because I won't shoot a turkey further out than that.
Quote from: jordanz7935 on February 13, 2015, 04:27:06 PM
Just a heads up, theres a few of the truglo gobble stopper chokes on ebay for cheap right now. This isnt the famed truglo ssx, but just a regular non ported extended turkey choke. Ive always been interested in those chokes myself due to the .679 exit diameter. I beleive truglo has stopped making these chokes.
I have one of this chokes for my 835 that I picked up at Academy Sports a few years ago for 15.00
this is a great choke in my 835
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Quote from: ericjames on February 08, 2015, 08:26:36 PM
Quote from: Philippe on February 08, 2015, 08:22:02 PM
The SSX, Stardot and Pure Gold have been top performers in my 835
What he said.ssx with LB #6s and your fryin up fresh gobbler breast!!!
That's the nice thing about an 835. With a decent shell, they make almost any choke look good. ;)
Check out the "Turkey Country" magazine that comes out later this month and see which chokes do best in that extensive evaluation.
Thanks,
Clark