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Old 11-29-2008, 01:33 PM
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Default 870 Remington Magnum Express Questions

hey folks,
Would it be ok to shoot 3 1/2 inch mag.00 buck shot from my 3 1/2 inch Remington Mag. Express that I use fo rturkey?

a. If so,,what choke would you reccomend..modified or full.?.

b. Any body know what the maximum effective range would be on 3 1/2 inch mag. 00 buckshot?
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Old 11-29-2008, 01:34 PM
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Default RE: 870 Remington Magnum Express Questions

Yes it is ok. I would go with a mod choke because it seems to pattern better most of the time. A full would be fine also. The max range depends on how your gun shoots with it. I have 2 Mossberg 835's and 1 is about 50 ayrds and the other is 35 yards using the exact same choke tube.
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Thanks man..
I understand the 3 1/2 mag. buck lays a bruise on the ole shoulder..[&o]
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Thanks man..
I understand the 3 1/2 mag. buck lays a bruise on the ole shoulder..[&o]
No Problem.

Not as bad a 2 1/4oz no. 4 turkey loads do.
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