new 20

[honker22]

Well I broke down and bought a new 20 ga semi. I just got done dove hunting with her and she shot like a dream. It is a Franchi Affinity with a 26" barrel and is super light. I held it and the M2 side by side and couldn't tell a difference other than the price tag. I plan on shooting some of Hal's loads at a turkeys face with it, come March. I've seen a few good chokes for the M2s and will go off of what works for them... as a starting point.

[el diablo]

Congrats on the new rig honker! Midwayusa may have have the .555 IC on sale still. I got mine there for 20$ off.

[hawglips]

Sounds sweet!

I believe the bore of a Franchi 20 ga is .633. And a Benelli M2 is .625 (Crio?) I believe. So you're probably not going to want a .555 choke on it. Probably going to need to go wider than .555 even with the Indian Creek.

Maybe somebody who has a Franchi can pipe in.

[Johndoe]

Sounds sweet!

I believe the bore of a Franchi 20 ga is .633. And a Benelli M2 is .625 (Crio?) I believe. So you're probably not going to want a .555 choke on it. Probably going to need to go wider than .555 even with the Indian Creek.

Maybe somebody who has a Franchi can pipe in.

Agreed. I would start with the cheaper tubes like the Carlson or TruLock. I have had great patterns with TSS thru these chokes.

Good Luck
John

[el diablo]

Sounds sweet!

I believe the bore of a Franchi 20 ga is .633. And a Benelli M2 is .625 (Crio?) I believe. So you're probably not going to want a .555 choke on it. Probably going to need to go wider than .555 even with the Indian Creek.

Maybe somebody who has a Franchi can pipe in.

Agreed. I would start with the cheaper tubes like the Carlson or TruLock. I have had great patterns with TSS thru these chokes.

Good Luck
John

Yeah if it's not crio choke system, I wouldn't do the IC. I would go the route Johndoe suggested. I found a review of the Affinity and reviewer was thoroughly impressed. Also, said bore was measured at .620 in the 20 gauge.

[hawglips]

I found a review of the Affinity and reviewer was thoroughly impressed. Also, said bore was measured at .620 in the 20 gauge.

Carlsons has Franchi cylinder listed as .633. Not sure what is right...

[GOLD HUNTER]

Sounds sweet!

[pdqt]

Curious to hear what work out for you. Good luck.

[Sloppy_Snood]

Carlsons has Franchi cylinder listed as .633. Not sure what is right...

Just measure it at a machine shop.

[Hoobilly]

how much price difference is there between them?
disregard...I found them on Gbroker..

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =305347732

[honker22]

I got the camo version for 800. I think the M2 was 1200

[Hoobilly]

400 is a huge difference. I will check one out next time I get to a hunting store..

if it feels good to me, 700 is a good price!