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.....tried an I.C., Full, and X-Full choke, as well as the .690 Mossberg Factory turkey choke, and a .680 Mad Max turkey choke. The would all pattern okay (but not good or great) at 25 yards, but by 35 yards they were getting pretty iffy. 3" 1 7/8oz #4 Remginton Nitro loads patterned very well for me though, so that's why I've been looking more into the 3" stuff. Plus, when I have some experience under my belt, I'm sure that I would expand into turkey and coyote loads. I know they can be shot with 2 3/4" shells, but I'd rather use 3" or even 3.5" for that.
Not pointing fingers or pokin sticks, but it seems counter productive to use such tight chokes. I use a plain jane remington factory full choke, and 1 1/4 oz 5's. But realistically modified would serve its purpose as well.
Im inferring that its a mossberg shotgun? Not that theres anything wrong with them- they work great, but possibly having the forcing cone lengthened might cure a lot of your woes. This simple mod will improve your shot gun's performance, and its relatively cheap. Ive had it done, or done it myself (dont go there, its a pain) and every time Ive noted a difference in each guns field performance. The dreaded old "I had that one dead to rights, but missed" almost disappears. Talk with Mike Orlen (413) 256-1630, over on shotgun world. He knows his stuff and has a barrel of mine right now. I think it would be around 65 dollars to have this done. While your guns there- have him make sure the choke is centered with the bore, and have him recut it if its not. This would all be money well spent.
Is it gonna make it a cant miss proposition? Nope-some of tha will still be up to you- good luck- Mike.
