Are Indian Creek chokes good?
Indian Creek is probably the best choke out there from all I have seen. But I have a 870 with a jellyhead and got 200 hits in a 10″ circle at 40 yards with hevi-13 3.5″, 2.25 oz, 6 shot.
What chokes are good for Turkey?
Full choke has tight constriction. The shot holds together even longer, making this choke good for squirrels, turkey, and other game shot at 40-yard and longer ranges. Turkey hunters sometimes use Extra Full or Turkey choke for even denser patterns at long range.
Where are Indian Creek choke tubes made?
Nestled in the wildlife-rich “River Hills” of the Mississippi River resides Indian Creek Shooting Systems.
Can you shoot TSS through a turkey choke?
Several new turkey chokes are designed for shooting TSS turkey loads. Carlson’s new Heavyweight TSS turkey choke also comes in tighter than normal constrictions. Patterning both these chokes revealed ultra-tight patterns, even at 40 yards.
Do you really need a turkey choke?
“Turkeys are a lot different than hunting pheasants. They’re a tougher bird and you need to get pellets into their vital areas to kill them cleanly and a tighter choke will allow you to do that, allow you to throw a dense pattern so you put more pellets in the turkey’s head or neck, in his vital areas.”
What are the best choke tubes?
Best Waterfowl Choke Tubes – Buyer’s Guide
- Best Waterfowl Choke Tubes.
- 1) Patternmaster Code Black Choke Tube.
- 2) Kick’s High Flyer Choke Tube.
- 3) Carlson’s Cremator Choke Tube.
- 4) Hevi-shot Waterfowl Choke Tube.
- 5) Carlson’s Black Maxx Waterfowl Choke.
- Extended vs Non-Extended Choke Tubes.
- Bottom Line.
Can I shoot steel shot through a turkey choke?
Steel Shot and Turkey Chokes: Steel shoots differently than lead or heavier-than-lead shot. It typically patterns one constriction tighter than what is listed on the choke. * Warning: DO NOT shoot Steel shot larger than #4, or steel loads faster than 1550 fps through any of our full or turkey choke tube constrictions.
Can you shoot turkey with steel shot?
Steel won’t carry or penetrate as well as lead or heavy shot. I would only use it if I was in a bad need for Turkey shot. Would give to a duck hunting buddy if you don’t duck hunt.
Can you turkey hunt with no choke?
Premium Member. If the barrel is marked full it is plenty sufficient to hunt turkeys with. I took many turkeys with my full choked Model 12 winchester 3 inch. The first ones were taken with old lead duck loads.
How far away can you shoot a turkey with a 12 gauge?
With lighter, underpowered loads of soft lead pellets shot out of a 12-gauge shotgun with a full choke, 30 yards was the maximum range for a lethal shot on a turkey. Modern turkey hunters have much better options.
Are Carlson chokes good?
I’ve been using Carlson’s choke tubes in my other shotguns as well for several years and can say they are very well made of high quality steel alloy and perform extremely well. These Carlson’s choke tubes extend almost an inch past the end of the barrel and are knurled so spinning them in and out is quick and easy.
