TurkeyHunter Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have a 1187 and going to use it this year to Turkey Hunt. It shoots regular 3" shells so going to see if I can find some. My question is I was going to buy a Turkey choke for it and the one I like says "lead shot only." for this choke. Will that be ok shooting it through my regular stock 28" barrel? I just want to make sure because Id hate to mess up this barrel. Or is it steel used in most shells for Turkey hunting now days? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: Remington 1187 and Turkey Choke Question Steel is not used in turkey loads. You are probably thinking of Hevi-Shot. For the choke you are getting make sure that they shells you buy are lead, preferably copper-plated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkeyHunter Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: Remington 1187 and Turkey Choke Question Thank You! One last question My gun is the light contour shoots 2 3/4 and 3". Can I shoot 3" magnium shells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: Remington 1187 and Turkey Choke Question Oh yeah! I've shot 3in mag in the same gun, I've got one. I like 2 ounces of either 4 or 5 shot. there is no difference between 3" and 3" magnum shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkeyHunter Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: Remington 1187 and Turkey Choke Question Sweet thanks for your help! I planned on buying a new Turkey Gun this year but ran low on funds after new rims and tries for my truck. I did however have enough money on my cabels saved up to buy a camo pattern to replace the wood to keep in new. I went a head and ordered a Full Turkey Choke and a box of 3" 2oz 6 shot Magnum shells. I have some 5s at home but since Im using a new setup may need to try differant shots. Thanks again for the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SCPO Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 i shoot a truglo gobble stopper choke tube on my 11-87. use rem. hevi-shot. good pattern. it has a 23" turkey barrel and i killed bird at 40 paces with #6 hevi-shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnor Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 FYI, I've had great luck with the HS Undertaker H.S. ("Heavy Shot") choke and Winchester Extended Range # 5s in 3 inch in my Rem 11-87. YMMV of course, but I'd recommend trying out the above if you have a chance to see how it patterns for you. I know several others on the forums who've had similar great patterns to mine with the above combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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