Choke tube

[Jcalder]

I'm a bit late to the party but it's occurred to me that my choke tube is missing. So I'm in need of a new one. 20 gauge Remington 870. What do y'all like. I had a Carlson's I think .575 and it got unscrewed and fell out of my gun last fall. It wasn't bad, but my pattern coulda been tighter.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Just a cheap tru glo from Walmart. Patterns great with Remington nitro turkey loads. Oldest daughter killed a bird just shy of 40 yards with it.

 

[Jcalder]

I'm also using federal tss9 out of it if it matters

 

[Rakkin6]

Just saw Midway USA has all their chokes in has of this morning if you need to order one.

 

[bigjohn]

I use and 870 and have an Indian Creek . A friend of mine has an 870 and shoots a Jelly Head, both shoot good.

 

[REN]

I'm also using federal tss9 out of it if it matters

Carlosn, Turlock, Indian Creek, Kicks are all popular options especially for TSS loads. luckily all 20 gauge bores are the same basic diameter so its more universal on chokes vs 12 gauge. If you want a tighter pattern look in the 555-562 range.

Just a side note the construction doesn't always tell the whole story, the internals and design also play a huge role. Basically not all 555 chokes are the same.

 

[chrmayo]

I've got a cheap tru Glo in an 1100 youth and with the lt20 apex it shoots very good.

 

[Jcalder]

Just saw Midway USA has all their chokes in has of this morning if you need to order one.

Their Carlson's are unavailable, but I'll look around if I go that route

 

[Tenntrapper]

Their Carlson's are unavailable, but I'll look around if I go that route

Look at comp-n-chokes, especially if your girls are going to be using.

 

[tnanh]

Their Carlson's are unavailable, but I'll look around if I go that route

You can order direct from Carlson.

 

[Andy S.]

Ported Cabela's .575 choke tube that is made by Carlson. This is all I use these days for 20G 1 5/8 oz TSS #9s. It shoots approximately 250/250 at 40 yards; very forgiving up close, but deadly at ranges further than any of us should be shooting.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/blackmaxx-turkey-choke-tube

 

[Andy S.]

My buddy hunts with the Remington Super Full .572 and kills plenty with it and TSS #9s. He's never had a reason to try another choke.

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[Andy S.]

The most important thing to consider is that POA = POI with your pellets downrange. That is far more important than if one choke gives you 10-20 more pellets in the 10" or 20" circles at 40 yards. Over constriction that results in blown patterns (scattered TSS pellets immediately after exiting the choke) is another thing you want to avoid. Good luck with your decision.

 

[TN Larry]

I'm shooting a Carlson 575 out of my 870 20 gauge, but my son's gun shot the Primos Tightwad better. Both guns shoot around 250 in the 10" circle and 250 more in the 10-20" with hand rolled TSS #9.

 

[backyardtndeer]

If you are stuck on the carlson, cabelas does currently have them in stock in the .568 for remington, and they are on sale https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/car...U&bc_lcid=t5818531529326592lw6386366898995200, funny how I got an email on this just this morning and I was not looking for a turkey choke.

 

[rem270]

Jelly Head shoots great out of my 870. I also am a fan of Jebs

 

[Tenntrapper]

If you are stuck on the carlson, cabelas does currently have them in stock in the .568 for remington, and they are on sale https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/carlsons-long-beard-xr-turkey-choke-tube?bc_pid=MjE3OTU3Ng==&cm_soc=email&type=trigger|blue|WndShCU&bc_lcid=t5818531529326592lw6386366898995200, funny how I got an email on this just this morning and I was not looking for a turkey choke.

This choke says "not for steel shot". I would think this also applies to tss.

 

[Andy S.]

^^ I wouldn't worry about "lead only" and "not for steel shot" wording, but I would be concerned that the choke above on sale for a few dollars off was designed for Longbeard shells that have shot-lock technology, basically a resin that keeps the lead pellet shot string intact to prevent fliers. Most TSS loaded ammo (likely all) does not utilize this resin. Food for thought.

 

[Tenntrapper]

^^ I wouldn't worry about "lead only" and "not for steel shot" wording, but I would be concerned that the choke above on sale for a few dollars off was designed for Longbeard shells that have shot-lock technology, basically a resin that keeps the lead pellet shot string intact to prevent fliers. Most TSS loaded ammo (likely all) does not utilize this resin. Food for thought.

Not being a smart azz, but what does this resin do? Or rather, what does this choke tube do, because of it. How would it affect other types of shells. Genuinely curious. Thanks

 

[backyardtndeer]

This choke says "not for steel shot". I would think this also applies to tss.

Good catch, I did not see that. Better to err on the side of caution.