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Posted: 2/7/2020 7:17:21 PM EDT
Paperwork pending to SBS my 870, original plan was to cut to 12" and retap for chokes. Now I'm thinking about saving the money, cutting it myself and leaving it cylinder bore(can always thread if I change my mind again).
Who here has bothered with chokes for a shorty, and was it worth it? |
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Posted: 2/7/2020 7:40:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Norinco982lover]
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I choked my 870, did not choke double barrel or vepr 12.
I think if you are going to hunt or seriously shoot clays than it’s a no brainer. I am doing neither of those things so just choked it to use my salvo. Some motivation for you. I have 12.5” and 14” barrels on the 870 and like them both. 
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Posted: 2/7/2020 7:57:16 PM EDT
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Thanks...really don't know what I want to use it for other than "because I want one".
The idea I've always had kept choke tubes so I'll probably spend the money. Next project will be a 10" SXS. 
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Posted: 2/7/2020 8:13:14 PM EDT
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Definitely. How else are you going to get those tight patterns on your turkey blaster?
 DSC_5312-Turkey SBS by FredMan, on Flickr
 Turkey SBS by FredMan, on Flickr
 Gobbler Place of Kill 20190428 by FredMan, on Flickr
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WI, USA
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Posted: 2/7/2020 9:55:01 PM EDT
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Just make sure it's done by someone that knows what they're doing. I had a Super Shorty cut for chokes, and had to shop around to find someone that would touch it. Place I used had a decent reputation online, and claimed to have done it before. They ended up butchering it. The chokes were not flush and not square with the bore. That said, it's a range toy, so it's not the end of the world, but I was not happy.
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Posted: 2/7/2020 10:42:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NAM:
Just make sure it's done by someone that knows what they're doing. I had a Super Shorty cut for chokes, and had to shop around to find someone that would touch it. Place I used had a decent reputation online, and claimed to have done it before. They ended up butchering it. The chokes were not flush and not square with the bore. That said, it's a range toy, so it's not the end of the world, but I was not happy. |
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Posted: 2/7/2020 10:43:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Norinco982lover:
Who was it? Most of us use guncat aka rose action sports Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Norinco982lover:
Originally Posted By NAM:
Just make sure it's done by someone that knows what they're doing. I had a Super Shorty cut for chokes, and had to shop around to find someone that would touch it. Place I used had a decent reputation online, and claimed to have done it before. They ended up butchering it. The chokes were not flush and not square with the bore. That said, it's a range toy, so it's not the end of the world, but I was not happy. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2020 12:52:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Norinco982lover: Who was it? Most of us use guncat aka rose action sports |
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Posted: 2/8/2020 1:44:16 AM EDT
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I did it to my Mossberg SBS. Totally worth the versatility. It's probably my favorite gun.
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Posted: 2/8/2020 1:44:47 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Donut777donut:
He did my 870. I'm happy and would do again! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Donut777donut:
Originally Posted By Norinco982lover: Who was it? Most of us use guncat aka rose action sports |
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Posted: 2/8/2020 9:36:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: This is who I've talked with about the work. |
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Posted: 2/8/2020 1:09:05 PM EDT
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Many of us put together SBS because of the cool factor. Adding chokes makes them more cool.
I do use one of my SBS as part of my home protection lineup (the 870 Marine shown below). I like to use a particular #4 buckshot load so I did some pattern testing with different chokes in that gun. Even at the shorter distances I would experience inside my house, going to an improved cylinder choke did make a big difference. And sidenote, Guncat (Rose Action Sports) installed the choke in that Marine barrel. I found a very good local gunsmith that did the other 870 pictured. 
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Posted: 2/8/2020 1:49:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By yamadog35:
Many of us put together SBS because of the cool factor. Adding chokes makes them more cool.
I do use one of my SBS as part of my home protection lineup (the 870 Marine shown below). I like to use a particular #4 buckshot load so I did some pattern testing with different chokes in that gun. Even at the shorter distances I would experience inside my house, going to an improved cylinder choke did make a big difference. And sidenote, Guncat (Rose Action Sports) installed the choke in that Marine barrel. I found a very good local gunsmith that did the other 870 pictured. https://i.imgur.com/jGioo3i.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ckj6woo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Zi6Dtov.jpg https://i.imgur.com/yURuxxG.jpg |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2020 2:08:31 PM EDT
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GunCat did mine as he's local. Figured I'd do them while he had it. Have yet to test it for groups with different chokes. They look OEM. Rem 870.
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Posted: 2/8/2020 11:56:41 PM EDT
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Steve did my SBS’d V3 Tac-13 and the choke makes a huge difference on a barrel that short.
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USA
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Posted: 2/13/2020 7:50:21 AM EDT
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Adding screw in chokes does make a huge difference in shot patterns in my guns.
If its a gas operated semi-auto, it also helps by creating some back pressure to aid cycling. You can easily see a significant difference on paper for shot - with buckshot a little less so - but night and day difference with birdshot. I added a turkey choke and at 15 yds the cheap birdshot is a super tight pattern (ragged hle appear visibly from shooters position. without it - the pattern is so spread you cant see the pattern - and have to walk up to it to see all the holes spread out. If your just blasting for fun it's not needed - but it absolutely does make a difference in pattern. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2020 11:37:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FrankWorth]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PraesulPresul1:
GunCat did mine as he's local. Figured I'd do them while he had it. Have yet to test it for groups with different chokes. They look OEM. Rem 870. |
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Posted: 2/18/2020 10:22:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankWorth: Who’s the Steve mentioned earlier? |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2020 9:34:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote:
Steve did my SBS’d V3 Tac-13 and the choke makes a huge difference on a barrel that short. |
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Posted: 2/20/2020 7:26:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankWorth:
What chokes were installed? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankWorth:
Originally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote:
Steve did my SBS’d V3 Tac-13 and the choke makes a huge difference on a barrel that short. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2020 1:38:39 AM EDT
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I want to get chokes installed on my Benelli M4 Entry but can't find anyone who would do it with Benelli chokes. They claim the tooling for Benelli is either too expensive or the barrel isn't thick enough for Benelli. They will do it for Remington chokes and I have plenty of those. However, just seems wrong to install Remy chokes in a Benelli but I might be overthinking it.
The M4 Entry lives up its name, it the widest open choke I have ever seen. If you were to shoot a skinny guy at 25 yards, there is a decent chance every pellet would miss him if he was standing sideways. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 2:20:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Millennial]
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You trying to bird/turkey hunt with a choked SBS?
I don’t get why you’d bother choking an SBS. Just use some kind of buckshot with a flute control was and you’ll have a pattern tighter than any choke will give you. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 7:16:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pneumagger:
You trying to bird/turkey hunt with a choked SBS? I don’t get why you’d bother choking an SBS. Just use some kind of buckshot with a flute control was and you’ll have a pattern tighter than any choke will give you. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 12:00:53 AM EDT
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Choke tubes give you more options for a relatively low price. It's a no-brainer, IMO.
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Posted: 7/17/2020 4:47:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote: He threaded it for Tru Choke and I installed an Improved Modified in it. Thanks @TheTacticalCoyote |
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Posted: 7/17/2020 4:46:05 PM EDT
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$90 for the labor and return shipping. I already had a choke.
@amos1909 |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:08:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Quake_Guy: I want to get chokes installed on my Benelli M4 Entry but can't find anyone who would do it with Benelli chokes. They claim the tooling for Benelli is either too expensive or the barrel isn't thick enough for Benelli. They will do it for Remington chokes and I have plenty of those. However, just seems wrong to install Remy chokes in a Benelli but I might be overthinking it. The M4 Entry lives up its name, it the widest open choke I have ever seen. If you were to shoot a skinny guy at 25 yards, there is a decent chance every pellet would miss him if he was standing sideways. Old post, but I figured I’d put an option out there for you. Briley has the Benelli Mobil thread pattern. I’ve had them do a couple of the 14” a d M1014 18.5” barrels with excellent results. They’re quite quick too. Steve at Rose Action Sports is also great. The last I checked, he didn’t have the tooling to do the Mobil threading though. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 2:56:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shack357]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StrangerDanger: Old post, but I figured I’d put an option out there for you. Briley has the Benelli Mobil thread pattern. I’ve had them do a couple of the 14” a d M1014 18.5” barrels with excellent results. They’re quite quick too. Steve at Rose Action Sports is also great. The last I checked, he didn’t have the tooling to do the Mobil threading though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StrangerDanger: Originally Posted By Quake_Guy: I want to get chokes installed on my Benelli M4 Entry but can't find anyone who would do it with Benelli chokes. They claim the tooling for Benelli is either too expensive or the barrel isn't thick enough for Benelli. They will do it for Remington chokes and I have plenty of those. However, just seems wrong to install Remy chokes in a Benelli but I might be overthinking it. The M4 Entry lives up its name, it the widest open choke I have ever seen. If you were to shoot a skinny guy at 25 yards, there is a decent chance every pellet would miss him if he was standing sideways. Old post, but I figured I’d put an option out there for you. Briley has the Benelli Mobil thread pattern. I’ve had them do a couple of the 14” a d M1014 18.5” barrels with excellent results. They’re quite quick too. Steve at Rose Action Sports is also great. The last I checked, he didn’t have the tooling to do the Mobil threading though. Finally broke down and sent the barrel off for the choke work. Just under 3 weeks, at a busy time, including shipping both ways. Not bad at all, and the work looks great. |
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Posted: 8/5/2022 3:58:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Finally broke down and sent the barrel off for the choke work. Just under 3 weeks, at a busy time, including shipping both ways. Not bad at all, and the work looks great. @shack357 who did you end up using for the service? |
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Posted: 8/5/2022 4:11:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Debo75: @shack357 who did you end up using for the service? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Debo75: Originally Posted By shack357: Finally broke down and sent the barrel off for the choke work. Just under 3 weeks, at a busy time, including shipping both ways. Not bad at all, and the work looks great. @shack357 who did you end up using for the service? @Debo75 I went with Rose Action Sports as recommended. |
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