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Remington 1100 20 gauge?

Started by hoyt2004, February 04, 2016, 05:53:27 PM

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hoyt2004

I just picked up a rem. 1100 20 gauge 21 inch barrel.  Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on chokes and load combos?  Thanks



Greg Massey

look at Trulock chokes and number 7 federal heavy weights or hevi shot in number 7 ...Trulock has a lifetime guarantee and 60 day replacement or refund if you don't like the choke are you can exchange it for another one...you can call them and they will help you anyway they can with chokes..

VaBoy

Was in the same boat last year when I picked up a 11-87 with a 24" barrel a week before the season opened and got on here and asked for help. I'm sure you will hear this a lot but it's for a reason , Federal HW #7 is going to be the shell of choice . Start looking now as they can be difficult to find ( seasonal run) and it just gets worse the closer you get to the season. Many choke options but I went with a Carlson's .575 and got good results . Good numbers in the 10 at 40 and not too rifle like closer in. All that being said , try lots of shell and choke options to see what suits you and your gun best as that is all the fun of it but this should give you a good starting point. Good luck and have fun with it...

hoyt2004


gophert

Quote from: hoyt2004 on February 04, 2016, 05:53:27 PM
I just picked up a rem. 1100 20 gauge 21 inch barrel.  Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on chokes and load combos?  Thanks

Is this gun a 2-3/4 shell only or 3"?  I know my 1100 12ga is 2-3/4 and I was not sure about the 20. 

If it's 2-3/4 only it's going to take more work and will probably limit you to say 35 yards, which in reality will kill 75% of the birds you come in contact with. 

I would look seriously at the SSX .550 and IC .555.  Those two chokes tend to be a little tighter than the others, which you may need if you have to go with 2-3/4.  Good luck!

dirtnap

My son shoots an 1100 LT 20.  It only shoots 2 3/4.  The HW 7's with a Remington Super Full choke is deadly.