redrumtc Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 what works the best with the stoeger 2000 for turkey hunting. Quote
Novaking Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 Depends on the load your using. Depends on how your gun patterns. But ported chokes don't pattern any better than non ported chokes. Quote
ishootkittens Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 its all up to your gun. go out and read what people have said about the stoeger 2000 and turkey chokes. just go with your gut, if you buy a choke and it doesnt pattern good. return it and try another. Quote
redrumtc Posted January 22, 2010 Author Posted January 22, 2010 well I will shooting Winchester Xtended Range Turkey shells 1 3/4oz 6 shot Quote
redrumtc Posted January 22, 2010 Author Posted January 22, 2010 I know that but with a ported you mite lose distance am I right or wroung? Depends on the load your using. Depends on how your gun patterns. But ported chokes don't pattern any better than non ported chokes. Quote
redrumtc Posted January 22, 2010 Author Posted January 22, 2010 Thats the ammo I will be shooting what size choke would i buy? Quote
timb99 Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 I know that but with a ported you mite lose distance am I right or wroung? No Porting for a shotgun choke has little to no effect on anything, except noise. Porting can reduce recoil in rifles, but is limited to about 2% recoil reduction in shotguns. The only way to know is to get a choke and pattern your gun. Quote
Novaking Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 I know that but with a ported you mite lose distance am I right or wroung? As far as distance goes, turkey loads will go out past 150 yards. That means nothing. Having the most dense pattern you can get is what your looking for. 40 yards is the magic number. Why? most turkeys are shot at that distance or less. Quote
redrumtc Posted January 23, 2010 Author Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks guys I m going to test the factory choke and the primos tightwad in a .655. The test will be with 2 loads the win ext rang 1 3/4 6 shot and Remington Premier High Velocity Turkey 1 3/4 5 shot . I will posting the test.. Quote
ishootkittens Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 kewl. cant wait for your video! the tightwad is a very nice choke! so why did you choose 6 shot. just curious. Quote
hognutz Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Can't speak for him, but I shoot #6's exclusively because of the extra pellet count. It penetrates well at long distances, contrary to popular belief. It is a great turkey load. Quote
Novaking Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Once I'm done with the 5's I have now, I will be switching to 6's. Like hog said, more pellets. Quote
ishootkittens Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 yeah i get what your saying when your talking about more pellets. but i think that range suffers a bit past 35 yards. I think im going to try 5's.. but if that pattern blows then ill use 6's Quote
hognutz Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) yeah i get what your saying when your talking about more pellets. but i think that range suffers a bit past 35 yards. I think im going to try 5's.. but if that pattern blows then ill use 6's Don't be afraid of #6's beyond 35 yards. I have shot turkeys over 50 yds. with them. The important thing is to have a choke that will keep a tight enough pattern to allow you to shoot that far. They will penetrate. There is always concern about the energy loss on a smaller pellet on a long shot, but my theory is that it takes less energy to pound a small nail than a large one. Also, there are over 100 more pellets on a 2 oz. load of #6's over the #5's. That is huge. Edited January 27, 2010 by hognutz Quote
ishootkittens Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 oh that is def huge. I just dont know about the knockdown power beyond 35 yards. Im just a bit confused about how that works. Id have to see some stats to make me think different. Not that i dont believe you hog. Im just stubburn. Quote
Flhawghuntr Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 Hevi shot in 7s and TSS in 9s are the newest thing for reloaders. 7 in hevi and in Federal HW are deadly to 50 yards with the right choke. The more dense of the shot the more energy it carries down range. Quote
hognutz Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 oh that is def huge. I just dont know about the knockdown power beyond 35 yards. Im just a bit confused about how that works. Id have to see some stats to make me think different. Not that i dont believe you hog. Im just stubburn. I have shot three turkeys over 40 yards with #6 shot. One at 44 yards, one at 54 yards, both confirmed with a rangefinder. I shot one a little farther, but did not have a confirmed range. All were killed with Win. #6 Hi-Velocity 3 1/2''x 2 oz. loads. Hastings .660 choke, out of an SBE l. At least try the #6's. Pattern them and see if they will work for you. Good luck.. Mike Quote
ishootkittens Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 hmm.. i think i may try the 6's then! I mean turkeys are pretty tough but damn lead flying that fast through the air cant be that hard to penetrate into a turkeys head at 50 yards. If i can get 100 more pellets flying through the air then im all down for that. Quote
SKFOOTER Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 Hevi shot in 7s and TSS in 9s are the newest thing for reloaders. 7 in hevi and in Federal HW are deadly to 50 yards with the right choke. The more dense of the shot the more energy it carries down range. Any idea what choke I need for these in my Super Black Eagle??? Quote
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