M3000 Fed Heavy #7 Stock Turkey Choke Opinions

[OldOhioGobbler]

Hey guys. Shot these at 35 yds and 41 yds. 171 in 10"
at 35 yds and 135 in 10" at 41 yds. Are these sufficient?
I know they arent long beards or Hevi13 patterns but should
work right?
In the 20" I had 328 at 35yds and 278 at 41 yds.
All with the stock extended turkey choke. Do you all
Think I should buy a aftermarket choke? I'd upload
The patterns but it says my iPhone photos are too big

[BRUKSHOT]

I'd say your OK, but you can do much better.  I have the M3500 with the Hevi 13 choke and am getting 261 at 40 yards with Hevi #7's.  But, it sounds like you have enough hitting out to 40 yards.  Good Hunting!

[VAarrowslinger]

you might get more numbers with hevi7 but id stick with what you have . thats great numbers with the feds and they pack a punch

[petemoss83]

I'd say your good to 45 yds with those patterns . You could however improve those numbers by finding the right choke and utilize the potential of those heavyweight #7's .  I'm not suggesting that you shoot that far, just saying that piece of mind and confidence goes a long ways in every hunting scenario. 

[OldOhioGobbler]

I read on Randy Wakeman's article that this
1-5/8oz 3" load only has 353 pellets in it due to
heavyweight so I guess I'm pleased with the
Overall % of the pattern. I just wasn't expecting
That sharp of a drop off in 6 yds

[Dr Juice]

As long as the pattern doesn't have large gaps in it you should be fine. Good luck.

[surehuntsalot]

how dead do you want the turkey, you don't have to have 300 pellets in the 10 to kill a bird

[10gaugemag]

More than sufficient. You can spend a lot of cash and burn a lot of powder to chase numbers but Ol' Longtom will never know the difference. Find a setup that works for your style of hunting, distance/terrain and go with it. I don't count numbers, just want an even pattern at reasonable distances.

[OldOhioGobbler]

Here's the pics. 1st photo is 41 yds

[OldOhioGobbler]

2nd photo 35 yds