The absolute best Turkey choke

[Saltej_77]

One of those, "I would rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it" scenarios.

[MTaylor]

You're overthinking it. A bunch


I killed truckloads of turkeys with a 2-3/4" 20 gauge and a Poly Choke. Now my daughter is doing it with my old shotgun.

All that said, I think the choke I use for my 870 is a Primos. It does fine, and the turkeys roll over with some #5 pheasant loads


If you're worried about making a 50 yard shot, a new choke isn't the solution; you need to practice your calling more.

I don't think the op is overthinking it at all he just wants the best choke for his gun. It's like having the right tool for the job. By your way of thinking we should all shot recurve bows because they can kill a deer also. As a die hard turkey hunter sometimes you have to make 50 yard shots regardless of your calling ability. I wish it was just as easy as learning to call better.

[Saltej_77]

Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works (Gobbler Guns) makes a very fine choke for turkeys. I have two of their final strut chokes one for each of my brownings.

Call them and tell them exactly what gun you have and what load you want to shoot in it.

Don't get hung up on choke openings. Do not fall into the trap of believing a .665 choke is the same no matter what brand. This simply is not the case.

Call them at (870) 251-9955

I have also heard good things of the RR chokes!

[Smart]

Have u ever thought about using #6's for the extra pellets? Sounds like it's working for you, it's just not much shot in a 20 gauge.

Sorry I finger farted the keyboard and I left off the 1/4....my loads are 3" 1-1/4oz. There are ~170 pellets so I better be able to hit him..

I have thought about 6s in close but I'm good out to 35-40 yards with no holes in my pattern. Currently I am 10 for 10 with this setup. I don't shoot over that period and prefer at 20-25. I have 15 shells left in my box of 25 and I plan on trying to find some more when I get close to the end if it. I have 2 boxes of #6s in Hevi but they just sit in my safe and collect dust.

My grandmother killed a pile of turkeys with the 2-3/4" 12ga 1-1/4oz #4s so there is no reason for me to change much.

[trash2]

all guns are different but I've tried quite a few. I have a star dot and pure gold in my A5s (older) and a sumtoy in my 20ga. I'd say the sumtoy are probably the best, if you're serious about it William at sumtoy will work with you until you get the numbers you want.

[eradicator]

Sorry I finger farted the keyboard and I left off the 1/4....my loads are 3" 1-1/4oz. There are ~170 pellets so I better be able to hit him..

I have thought about 6s in close but I'm good out to 35-40 yards with no holes in my pattern. Currently I am 10 for 10 with this setup. I don't shoot over that period and prefer at 20-25. I have 15 shells left in my box of 25 and I plan on trying to find some more when I get close to the end if it. I have 2 boxes of #6s in Hevi but they just sit in my safe and collect dust.

My grandmother killed a pile of turkeys with the 2-3/4" 12ga 1-1/4oz #4s so there is no reason for me to change much.

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When you get ready to buy some more, Remington Nitro Magnum and Federal Wing Shok falls into your recipe if you can't find your flavor.

[rebelmdb69]

I run jebs chokes and they are great

[Uncle Saggy]

Been using my 3" 870 with a Remington X-Full choke for almost 20 years now

I run and gun turkey hunt and have killed them from 10 to 45 yards.......

IMO.... Nothing beats calling in close

[Razrbk89]

My best turkey choke is the "don't shoot too far 250"! I do understand wanting one that will reach out there but I like to get them in close. I grew up hunting and still hunt easterns in north AR around the house. They tend to hang up a lot but I guess Im just not mad enough at em to take a 50 yard pop. Went hunting in central TX one time with some guys that used to come duck hunt with my family. Those rios are cooperative and big fun! Lots of birds and a big time running through the brush!

[Uncle Saggy]

Razrbk
Where do you hunt in N AR?
I hunt Mt Magazine

[Razrbk89]

Razrbk
Where do you hunt in N AR?
I hunt Mt Magazine

Van Buren county and mostly Randolph county now. PM me, interested to hear about magazine

[rattler7696]

My SBE II loves a Primos Jellyhead choke. I shoot Federal 3-1/2 #5's. I love calling them in close but sometimes it just doesn't happen. I feel confident out to 50 yards. And have killed several at that distance. No problem.

[Bowhuntin_Toona]

Not sure what one I'm running in my 11-87, but it patterned the best, and shot straightest for me. May be a Hastings.

[Gummi Bear]

The absolute best Turkey choke

I don't think the op is overthinking it at all he just wants the best choke for his gun. It's like having the right tool for the job. By your way of thinking we should all shot recurve bows because they can kill a deer also. As a die hard turkey hunter sometimes you have to make 50 yard shots regardless of your calling ability. I wish it was just as easy as learning to call better.

I can fully appreciate wanting the best gear you can get, I am very much the same in that regard.

I never suggested that he or anyone should do anything. Just that killing turkeys with a shotgun isn't as hard as some make it out to be.

Some folks believe in the relentless pursuit of perfection. They like to tinker. It's a hobby to fine tune the turkey shotgun, and get "x" number of pellets in a 10" circle at 40 yards. There are entire forums of people who tinker with this all year long, and spend a lot of time discussing it. If that is what gets you excited, then by all means, enjoy yourself.


As for "having to make that 50 yard shot" you never are forced to take a shot. That is a choice.

The thrill for me isn't always killing a turkey, but the pursuit.

[stickman]

This is kinda like asking what broadheads to shoot. There are many that work just fine, it's all in what you want. Having the money to buy the best does not nessecarily mean it will be the best for your gun. I use kicks for both water fowling and turkey hunting although I have killed plenty with a 20gauge factory full choke. My buddy swears by his undertaker turkey choke.