Stevens 301 stock xtra full choke?

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adkmountainken
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Stevens 301 stock xtra full choke?

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it seems as soon as anyone buys a Stevens 301 they immediately get an Indian creek or other after market choke for it. are they really that much better then the stock xtra full it comes with? anyone have comparison pic's?
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I pretty much just have pictures of my 383 Strokers with indiancreek pictures. Many have tried the factory choke first and then ordered the Indiancreek.

A factory choke can be hit or miss. I see a wide range of less than 100 all the way up to 140’s. Have heard of even higher numbers in a few but that’s not the norm.


Right now you’ll be getting a sad answer on the Indiancreek 410 availability as they are sold out and looking like they won’t be able to make more until after turkey season
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My stock choke was sub 100 with the Federal 9’a. Put in a IC 390 and shot the 383 Stroker and went to 197.
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Only way to know is to shoot your stock choke. U may be happy with it. My results were similar to Guesswho. I bought a .385 and .390 IC and shoot Hoobillies Stroker 383s. My .390 is more forgiving at under 40 yds than the .385. But I am fortunate to hunt private ground and unpressured birds in SC and KY where 25 yd shots are the norm. Hopefully your choke will suit you and you save $69!
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With the factory choke I got ~105 with 9 shot. Switched to 9.5 shot and the numbers went to ~150. All shots were at 40 yards. I guess it will have to work for this year since there won't be any chokes available for awhile.
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My stock choke 40 yd Apex 7/8oz 9.5 patterns wasn't even worth counting. Aftermarket Chokes put me over 190 and 200 on regular basis.
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What choke and constriction did you get those numbers thanks
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I got the .380 IC. average 180 in the 10 with 9.5s handloads. And around 130 in the 10-20". I'm pleased. I also tried factory, jebs, and CompNchoke. All were less than 140 in the 10. Indian Creek all the way.

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We sighted in a friend's 301 with the factory choke this weekend with my reloaded 7/8 oz.of 9.5s, we had two that we counted. Those two had 144 and 138 in the 10" with the factory choke. It is definitely a killing pattern!
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