Another dumb shotgun question

[LloydXmas250]

My 870 express came with a modified choke. I want to get a full and an IC too, but I didn't know if all brands will fit it or not. Do I have to get Rem chokes or are they all good? Thanks

[ke6guj]

no, not all brands will fit. So you would need to get Rem chokes, or rem-compatible chokes.

as an example, look at the specs on this page, http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...NK_CHOKE_TUBES

[Revoman]

^ what he said. They must be compatible with Remmies and should say so on the packaging.

[LloydXmas250]

Alright. Anybody have any recommendations in chokes? I want a full and an IC just for hunting purposes. Thanks

[mjsweims]

What will you be hunting? Distance matters.

[LloydXmas250]

Well that's why I would like one of each. A full for duck and/or goose. My mod for smaller mid-range game. And then an IC for all the close stuff and potentially for home defense.

[Thefeeder]

Carlson or Rem chokes will work just fine........Don't fall for the 65.00 hype.

[LloydXmas250]

What's 65.00 hype? Chokes costing $65?

[Revoman]

There are chokes costing way more than $65 truth be told. Ported, titanium, etc.

You might try Comp 'n Choke and I believe Kicks or try a Google search.

[LloydXmas250]

Another question. What's the reason for having extended chokes?

[Joe22]

Extended chokes? You mean full and extra full? Just tighter pattern more distance..

[ke6guj]

Extended chokes? You mean full and extra full? Just tighter pattern more distance..

No, an extended choke is a physically longer choke, ~.5" to ~2" longer. Allows for you to further refine shot patterns.

[ysr_racer]

It makes them easier to change, that's all.

[mjsweims]

Try the remchokes and pattern your gun so you know how and where it shoots.