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muzzy125acc
04-11-2007, 05:40 PM
What is the best combo for a special purpose with a 26" barrel??

hunterman1971
04-11-2007, 06:02 PM
Well can you shoot 31/2 if so it's like my friend's he is shooting winchester 4 shot at 40 yard he put 23 shot in the kill zone..hope this helps

RutNBuck
04-11-2007, 06:25 PM
3" # 6 shot is a death wish for any turkey
i suggest remington or winchester shells

Duster
04-11-2007, 06:56 PM
Not sure if you can even find them anymore but I been useing Rem Duplex 4 X 6 three inch loads for years. Still have enough left for a few more years in a safe place.

turkeyhunter91
04-11-2007, 07:43 PM
Not sure if you can even find them anymore but I been useing Rem Duplex 4 X 6 three inch loads for years. Still have enough left for a few more years in a safe place.

i have used duplex loads also.

turkeyhunter91
04-11-2007, 07:45 PM
my favorite for my 870 is 3" reminton premier #5 ,2 onces and they shoot GREAT:D

LakeBarkleyBob
04-11-2007, 07:50 PM
.660 Rhino and Winchester X-tended Range #6.

muzzy125acc
04-11-2007, 08:27 PM
How about federal #4 what choke would you recommend???

fireduck
04-11-2007, 08:45 PM
Remington hevi shot choke with remington hevi shot #5 is my combo. I would not have anything else.

Feedman
04-11-2007, 10:39 PM
Remington Extra-full turkey choke and #5 hevi-shot 3 1/2 inch. i have also used 3 1/2 inch Federal #5's with good results.

muzzy125acc
04-13-2007, 04:40 PM
anymore??????
:D :D

Basswipe
04-15-2007, 10:47 PM
I use an 870 Supermag. 3 inch, #5 hevi shot with a Remington Hevi shot tube. I'll take a 50 yard shot with no problems.