VermontHunter Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) Now that I have the scope situation solved ,, I need a decent choke for my NEW Remington M887 .. Here's a couple that I've been considering, I just can't swing a Comp-N-Choke at the moment .. Here are the two I've been looking at .. HS Strut Undertaker High Density 12ga. Turkey Choke Truglo Gobble-Stopper Choke Tube Both of these chokes are availble from Cabelas for $20.00 each plus shipping of course .. So which one would you choose ?? Edited January 2, 2011 by VermontHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Never shot a Tru-Glo, but I use an Undertaker [ older model ] in my 870. I am very satisfied. I've used a couple others which didn't work any where as well. It will probably depend on your choice of ammo. I have found some of the " magnum " loads don't pattern as well as standard loads in my 870 3" chamber. BTW, I'm using Winchester Supreme High Velocity Turkey Loads, 1 3/4 oz. # 5 shot STH1235. 1300FPS. These may or may not work for you. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Never shot a Tru-Glo, but I use an Undertaker [ older model ] in my 870. I am very satisfied. I've used a couple others which didn't work any where as well. It will probably depend on your choice of ammo. I have found some of the " magnum " loads don't pattern as well as standard loads in my 870 3" chamber. BTW, I'm using Winchester Supreme High Velocity Turkey Loads, 1 3/4 oz. # 5 shot STH1235. 1300FPS. These may or may not work for you. Lynn I'm using the same exact load ... I've found this to be a great load, atleast in my Winchester 1200 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Uh-Oh! Just as I was patting myself on the back and taking bows, I realized your 887 shoots 3 1/2 " shotshells. New thinking here. I'll talk to Born2hunt about the loads he is using in his Mossberg. He gets some really impressive patterns! This is like comparing a V-6 to a V-8. Both good, but when you call for extra power it is nice to have it available. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I have the Undertaker in a Remington 11-87 3 1/2" 12 gauge. Mine likes the Federal turkey loads I usually use either # 4's or #5's. I have taken birds as far as 60 yards with it (misjudged how far he was). I'm more than happy with mine, but I will be playing with a couple of new chokes this year just to see if I can get a little bit tighter than it is. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfish Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 For $20 a piece buy both and see which ones works best out of the 887. Loads and chokes for one shotgun might not work as well in your gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 For $20 a piece buy both and see which ones works best out of the 887. Loads and chokes for one shotgun might not work as well in your gun. The 887 is basically a glorified 870, so if I can get some input from some 870 owners I can save that twice spent money and buy other accessories .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 The 887 is basically a glorified 870, so if I can get some input from some 870 owners I can save that twice spent money and buy other accessories .. Bear in mind..............what's best in one 870 may not be best in another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Bear in mind..............what's best in one 870 may not be best in another. Oh, how aware I am that each weapon can be unique from another, even in the same make amd model. But it does give you a starting point .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 IMHO, you've ruled out your best starting point in the Comp-N-Choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 IMHO, you've ruled out your best starting point in the Comp-N-Choke. Don, your opinion is always a valued one that I'd listen to ,, and I haven't bought anything as of yet ... so the Comp-N-Choke is still a option .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 You might concider the primes jellyhead also. I put one in my supernova and shoot 3.5" mags in it. I shot a kicks gobbling thunder in my 10ga,I loved it but couldn't shoot the heavy or steal shot through it. The kicks and comp n choke are fine chockes but cost an arm and a leg. The jellyhead is a fine choke at about half the cost,I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if I needed one for another gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Chokes are important! Keep in mind a more expensive choke pays you back by allowing you to shoot a wider variety of shells better. Good turkey loads aren't cheap and they are worth the money. There is much more to chokes than just how small an oriface they squeeze the bore to. For a medium priced choke I'd suggest you look at Briley's Extended extra full or Trulock's Precision Hunter (.080 or .090). Ported Chokes can produce some great patterns but they must be kept clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 How soon are you planning to do some patterning test shooting? Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 How soon are you planning to do some patterning test shooting? Lynn Heck, not until April most likely, our Turkey season doesn't open until May. I have plenty of time ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I too have the comp-n-choke as well as my son. Mine is mounted on a win 1300 with a 3 in chamber. One thing to remember is if you plan on shooting those federal flite control wads you cannot use a choke that catches the wad for a milisecond to slow it down. My comp-n-choke is one that delays the wad so I cannot use the flite control shells. I ordered my comp-n-choke direct and was asked a number of questions about my gun before the rep told me what choke would be best and he was correct. My gun came with an extra full turkey choke and I got the same pattern with the comp-n-choke except it was a 30 yd pattern with the extra full choke and a 50 yd pattern with the comp-n-choke. In all about 15 or 16 turkeys have come home with me using that combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I quit screwing with choke tubes last fall. Got the Truglo Titan (adjustable) for 80 some dollars. Works like a charm. Adj. from .730 clear down to .660 in the 12 ga. Handles any shot and you have 9 settings to choose from to get the best pattern with different shells. Just checked Cabelas now I'm mad. Better price now (75) than what I paid. Better than sliced bread, haha. Guess that's why Pat Flanigan the exhibition shooter uses one. :cowboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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