Xtra Full Turkey Choke

[WALKERs210]

I ordered one of these from CTD getting ready for a local turkey shoot. It came in on Friday morning and the shoot was on Sat morning. Never had the chance to test fire it and was apprehensive at showing up with something I had no experience with. Bad thing was this morning I felt so bad I just rolled over and decided to get another hour of sleep and missed the whole shoot. But anyone with one of he XTRA Full choke with knowledge of what I'm into or to watch out for.

 

[redneck2]

I know this isn't real definitive, but may work, maybe not. Just gotta try it, and perhaps with various types/sizes of shot shells.

Most factory cheaper factory and aftermarket chokes are made from tubing. Tubing is made by taking a flat piece of steel and bending it into a circle, which leaves a seam. You can't see it, but it's there. The seam has different characteristics so it may throw the shot. That's the reason some shotguns pattern off center. Have a friend that had one that would pull the entire pattern off the target high to the left at 40 yards.

My choke is a Tru-Lock, machined from a piece of solid bar stock. Throws a nice, even pattern dead center. I've killed multiple birds at 50+ yards. Remington SP-10 10 gauge with Hevi-Shot. Puts out a LOT of pellets.

 

[Captcurt]

I have gone thru 5 or 6 turkey chokes in my search for the perfect one. There is no such thing. One choke may pattern beautifully with #6 shot only to sling #4's all over the hillside. If you are not picky about your shot size you can try several different loads and settle for the one that patterns the best in your gun. If you are like me and want a specific load, then you may have to test several chokes to find "THE ONE ". The one in my barrel at this moment is a White River X -tra Full made for heavy shot. It will put a minimum of fifteen #5's in the head and neck at 50 yards.

 

[natman]

It's a likely contender. The only way to tell how it patterns in YOUR shotgun is to shoot it.

 

[GaSwamper]

Check out Jeb's choke tubes outa Ga. These things throw an amazing pattern and he'll work with you for your particular gun. I know for people local he'll even set up an app. for the a meet at the gun range.

 

[Fred Fuller]

The turkey shoots locally make you shoot the shells they supply. If you can find out what shells they use, you can get some idea how the new tube will do... otherwise, it's still pretty much guesswork.

 

[loose noose]

Turkey Shoots remind me of my Dad back in the mid 50's in N/E Wisconsin, he had this Remington Model 11, with a 30" barrel and a full choke. (it's mine now) It was like poetry in motion as I recall; watching him shoot and win nearly all the Turkeys, Hams, and whatever else they had as prizes. This is before the super chokes, all though several had the poly chokes. Thanks for the memories.

 

[WALKERs210]

loose noose
You have a prize in the model 11, not only because it's a shooter but it was your fathers first and foremost. A friend of mine had one and I beat him at a turkey shoot using it, last time he let me use his gun. Didn't get to the shoot this weekend but think others are scheduled for next weekend. This old body now dictates what and when I do most things.

 

[redneck2]

One thing about the Tru-Lock is that it should be the only choke you'll ever need to buy. When I called, I got the owner of the company. He said "if it doesn't work, send it back and I'll give you another at no charge".

He wants to know the type of shot (lead or Hevi-shot) and the shot size before he makes it. Says it makes a difference. Dunno. All I know is mine is awesome. Not cheap, but exceptionally good.

HTH

 

[Armored farmer]

Ha, when I read 'turkey choke' I was thinking turkey hunting.
For a 'spot shoot' or 'turkey shoot' they ALWAYS furnish the ammo, 'round here anyway. If they didn't someone would overdo it and blow up a gun in order to win a $20 frozen bird. (or whatever they cost)
Choot it and see how it patterns.

 

[WALKERs210]

A good friend of mine had the ability to take a Winchester 37, work his magic and take a $100 Shotgun and turn it into a $500-600 gun. He passed away a few years ago but he had taught a young man his skills. The young man is not as good but any technique takes one day to learn and years to master it. Here in this part of the world these guys take their shooting very serious.

 

[Armored farmer]

I don't get it.?
What was he doing to the Winchester?
Are you talking about wedging the barrel?

 

[WALKERs210]

He would put the barrel in a lathe cutting a certain amount out to put a sleeve in. All the details as to how much and exactly what and how I never knew for sure. I did see one man come from Tenn down here an paid $500 for a single shot 37. He was a master craftsman and on the other hand he could be a real Ass, but still thought a lot of him

 

[Armored farmer]

He was a master craftsman and on the other hand he could be a real Ass

Funny how those two traits are often found together, huh?

 

[Virginian]

Most tubing these days is not made by rolling and welding a flat strip. It is extruded and is seamless. Some choke tubes are machined inside and out from solid round bar stock.