870 Mods to Make an All-rounder

Follow Up

Just like Dave said: I picked up my 21" turkey barrell and put it on my 870 Express today. Used the extra full choke that came with it because I havn't got the Briley chokes yet. Fairly close and easy shots, first round I missed almost all of them, but after that it was deadly. And just like Dave said, I centered one with that extra full choke- it was kind of impressive, the clay just disintegrated and orange and black dust floated in the air for a few seconds. I like that barrell, it suits me at my present skill level. Thanks again for the help. PS The gun even came in at $10 less than I was originally quoted, it's going to take a little time to get used to racking that thing , but I like it and I did manage to break a couple doubles too.
 
Great! Now go buy a messa ammo and have fun. While you're having fun, you're learning your "chops".

Don't forget to pattern. We don't need to count all those teeny holes so much as determine where the majority of pellets are hitting.

Choke choice has many options. When money allows, add a full orIM tube,and you'll be set for just about everything flying.
 
I bought that 21" bbl turkey express a while back & it is my most fave shotgun - other than a 20 when a 12 isn't "needed."

I don't think you don't give up anything with a "shorty" barrel.

FWIW, I use Fed's #4, 2oz, premium for turkeys, with that extra full/turkey choke. Will stick a legitimate 20+ pellets in the head/neck alone at 40 yards. :eek:

YMMV as with all things shooter-related, but a good place to start & a very not-shabby load for a way-tight #4 pattern. Next bet was Win's 1-7/8s #4

Other than the fed's "no lead" for waterfowl, can you say a 60 yard duck load? (if I could ever figure a 30'+ lead ... ;) ... does right well on the turkeys too ....

Even if not used for turkeys, a heavy charge of #4s, at whatever velocity, is a pretty tough all 'rounder to beat.
 
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