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Diver43
Senior MemberBetween Ft Lauderdale and MiamiPosts: 12,561 Senior Member
Shot Gun Choke

Let me begin by saying I know slightly more than nothing about shotguns.
Several years ago I purchased a Mossberg 500 Shotgun. It came with two barrels, the defender 18.5" and another 28" Modified Choke. I assume the choke is built into the barrel as there are no threads. Turkey season ends soon here in Florida, so figured while I am working from home and "social distancing" I could sneak off and maybe see a Turkey. I usually borrow a buddies shotgun when we go together, but he is locked in the house. Will this barrel with the modified choke work for Turkey? Hopefully I am right in assuming the choke is built into the barrel.
Any suggestions to make me smarter?
Several years ago I purchased a Mossberg 500 Shotgun. It came with two barrels, the defender 18.5" and another 28" Modified Choke. I assume the choke is built into the barrel as there are no threads. Turkey season ends soon here in Florida, so figured while I am working from home and "social distancing" I could sneak off and maybe see a Turkey. I usually borrow a buddies shotgun when we go together, but he is locked in the house. Will this barrel with the modified choke work for Turkey? Hopefully I am right in assuming the choke is built into the barrel.
Any suggestions to make me smarter?
Logistics cannot win a war, but its absence or inadequacy can cause defeat. FM100-5
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If your looking for barrels check out Havilin. They have all kinds of Mossberg stuff.
JAY
Gunshop shelves are empty down here. Thats OK, half the fun is shopping for that special gun. For now I will use what I have, most of the Turkeys I see either just seem to appear up close or they are strutting alongside the I-95
JAY
Done and done!
Havlin Sales & Service - Mossberg Gun Parts
Also pay attention to where you are holding at various ranges to hit that snakey little head....it's really easy to shoot right over a bird that's close in.....
Jeeeeshh...
Remember we have lots of Turkeys, just little land to hunt them
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How easy it is to make people believe a lie, and [how] hard it is to undo that work again! -- Mark Twain
JAY
Now look who has forgotten how the forum rules work! Of course he can't use ammo that he has sitting on the shelf. That will never work. He has to go out and buy the latest and greatest radar guided, heat seeking turkey loads he can find on the Interwebs..... Sheeeesh! Don't you know turkey loads have an expiration date? All that is good for now is shooting at cans and milk jugs. 🤣