Magnum Blend Hevi Shot Shells ?

[SKFOOTER]

Thank you very much. I shoot hevi 13 7's out of my 20 now. Is it the Fed HW that require a non ported choke or choke designed for them? I guess that's all that could keep me switching quickly is if I had to get a new choke. Thanks!


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Not so much in the 20 gauge shell as it's flight control wad"s petals are softer and more pliable than the one in the 12 gauge shell. In fact, those shooting the Federal HW 7's in 20 gauge Remingtons get great patterns with the Truglo SSX choke tube, which is ported.

 

[Southern Sportsman]

Thank you very much. I shoot hevi 13 7's out of my 20 now. Is it the Fed HW that require a non ported choke or choke designed for them? I guess that's all that could keep me switching quickly is if I had to get a new choke. Thanks!

Federal does use the "flitecontrol wad" which can act screwy with some chokes. The wad is designed to stay with the pellet charge after it exits the barrel, and some chokes are designed to "strip" the wad from the shot, so the are competing with each other. It won't hurt the gun or anything, but it could throw off your pattern.
That said, I know of people who shoot them through ported chokes without any problem. I would probably try them with the choke you have. If it doesn't do what you want, then I would consider another choke.