Comparing Turkey Choke Tubes: TRUGLO Gobble Stopper vs Rob Roberts Final Strut

[@stormvet91]

Wish he would start doing videos again.

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Hello, and thank you for the encouragement. Over the 100+ videos I made on KZbin, I found my love for living and being in the moment while raising my son and while being in the great outdoors. I may be back someday, but for now, I'm living life without the cameras. God bless.

[@stormvet91]

Yes sir that's understandable for sure. Hopefully the Hoh hat and Boh shirt isn't worn out yet. If so let me know. Michael

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

@Stormvet still wear them to this day!

[@mdees88]

Nice job. I appreciate the time you took to film all of this. I do have a couple suggestions though. As you probably know many choke tubes have different points of aim (like the two you tested in this video at 30yds). When comparing pellets in the kill zone it's not really fair when the center of your pattern does not hit the center of the kill zone. Instead of resighting my red dot each time I swap choke tubes, I use large white poster board paper from Walmart. It's 22"x28" for less than a dollar a piece. This lets you see the entire pattern and gives you a little wiggle room in case you shoot off of center. So when I test, I do not care where my pattern hits, I just want the ENTIRE pattern to hit somewhere on the paper. I like to see the entire pattern because I want to see how evenly dispersed the pellets are. One choke may put a few more pellets in the kill zone but if there are large voids randomly throughout the pattern I would take a few less pellets in the kill zone for a more evenly distributed pattern. The fairest thing you can do is shoot at the center if the poster board with no bulls eye or turkey head drawn on it. Then when you retrieve the paper, draw your 10" circle or turkey in the center of the PATTERN. That is how I would do it If I wanted to count the pellets in the kill zone. I prefer to see the entire pattern with a turkey head outline in the center instead of a 10" circle or knowing the actual pattern count but that's just me. When comparing two different chokes, I like to see the two different shot targets sitting side by side each other like you did at the end of the video (verses looking at one then looking at the other afterward). Also I run a bore snake through the barrel between each shot. The steps in the choke tubes can fowl up rather quickly and I'll always be hunting with a clean barrel. And I shoot at 15yds just to show how tight the pattern is at close range to know how much room for error I have. Just a couple of things I do different but nice job....

[@lauryn_21420]

Wow that's a great comparison. Huge difference! 👍I'm sure this will help a lot of people, thanks!

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Hope so! Thanks for watching Lauryn :)

[@matthewmitchell8678]

Good review honest & fare. I have the final strut & the triple threat chokes they’re my go to for all hunting. It would be interesting to see the RR up against the patternmaster anaconda tube.

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Thank you for your feedback! I have never heard of that particular choke tube, but I will check it out.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Good test. You took out many of the variables. Great job 👍

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Getting better with each test!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

.....and you’re wallet’s getting lighter from buying all those shells 😂🤣😂

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Good comparison, nice work

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Awesome comparison idea bud ! Well done

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Thank you Wyatt! 👊🦊

[@chrisholifield8571]

Interesting. I would suggest shooting a large cardboard, find the center of the pattern, draw a 10" and a 20" circle, count the pellets in the circles.

[@juliusjames5577]

I agree, changing chokes almost always changes where the pattern is centered.

[@aaronhall765]

Always great to see reviews. I would suggest getting 3' paper at Lowe's that way you can see the whole pattern. Also try and shoot on a day with little to no wind. If that's not an option. Try and shoot with the wind to your back, so you have a tail wind instead of a cross wind. Thanks for the video's and good luck.

[@Pwrcritter]

Been using the tru glo the past couple seasons. Its adequate. 12ga 3in. Going to try a carlsons 660 this year.

[@jamewagon306]

Just got one went with something cheap as this is my first year getting into turkey hunting. Figured it would atleas be better than the chokes that came with my shotgun. Hopefully it does the trick

[@yourmomma2995]

was the reason the RR got so many more vital hits just because the pattern was centered? but the TG pattern was off to the left?

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Great question. Each gun is different. My gun and load combo was better for the Rob Robert's. The Truglo was indeed, hitting off from my POA

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Great question. Each gun is different. My gun and load combo was better for the Rob Robert's. The Truglo was indeed, hitting off from my POA

[@WebfootNwildfish]

Awesome video man!!! I’ve been looking for a new choke because I bought a Benelli Nova. Thanks for the review

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Glad you found it useful! If you are interested in the Final Strut, I have a link to it in the description.

[@kevinburnett3862]

Awesome hydro dip love the gun look. Only thing maybe could consider adjusting the poa on the red dot to the bulk of the pattern there on the truglo tube. It looked pretty tight there off to the right but otherwise agree with

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Agreed. I will be doing more choke tube comparisons in the next month or so. I will see what I can do about the poa for the chokes that pull off center

[@mgaus]

Really enjoying the turkey choke comparisons. Maybe test different loads next?

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

I've been considering doing a video where I compare several choke and shell combinations. I appreciate the feedback!

[@milehighbeerguy4586]

Awesome, I'm getting set up for my 1st Turkey hunt. I'm gunna pick up this choke, thanks for the info. What's your favorite shot shell for turkey hunts?

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

I use the Longbeard XR #6 shot still. Works for me!

[@borngeechee7621]

You were far right with the Truglo. If you pulled it more to the left, the pattern density wouldnt be that different that the RR choke.

[@JohnAmes]

Thanks buddy for the great video my friend 👍👍

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Thanks for the visit John!

[@MINIHAHA1]

Great job on the comparison between these chokes. I have a tristar vipermax 12 gauge and I'm looking at the RR chokes. My buddy said to go with the RR T3 choke because he said it would ve the tightest grouping choke. I'm using this for coyote hunting and would like your opinion.

[@ar21angler76]

nice gun man it looks good with that bottomlamd camo

[@richardhenderson9986]

Great video, but not a fair comparison at the 30 yard mark. Your shot was to the right about 2 inches with the truglo. If the shot would’ve been dead center of the neck you would’ve had equal comparison like the 50 yard shot. They are both great choke tubes but your gun has to be sighted for whichever choke your using.

[@wc164]

I like the Indian creek in my 870.Its hard to find any long beard ammo for patterning now.Good luck this year

[@Blackpanther_risen]

Looks like both chokes will kill a turkey at those distances….,therefore will go w truglo

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

👍great video buddy. Its very interesting. I'm going back to the same tube had on be for the jebb

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

How was your PA trip?

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

@@foxhilloutdoors2134 didn't hear a bird in 3 days. Saw 4 hens. This is my worst year I ever had. I am going back to PA to my buddy's cabin on Tuesday morning I'm hoping things will be different.

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

@@WildAboutBeingOutdoors man I'm sorry to hear that. Hope things change for you soon

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

Wow nice comparison video

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Thanks Coffey. Getting ahead for next season.

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

Good job young man.

[@JeffWhan]

I just bought a truglo ssx choke and it says not compatible with Winchester long beard ammo.

[@SVTBansheeman]

This choke did the same pattern as my full accuchoke with 2 3/4 target load and 2 3/4 #4 lead shot if anybody is curious. 13" at 80 feet. Take that for what it's worth.

[@yourmomma2995]

which choke? he used 2 different ones.

[@Kennyrooo]

Great video! New to all the different aftermarket chokes. I’m surprised by the shear number of them. Is there really that much difference between a low end choke tube and a high end? I would have thought mechanically the construction is the constriction. Is the Rob Robert’s the choke tube you would recommended?

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Glad you enjoyed it. Each gun is different. My 11-87 likes the RR. JEBS makes an awesome choke that is great in most guns. I will be testing the JEBS in my 11-87 soon!

[@Kennyrooo]

@@foxhilloutdoors2134 thanks!!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Good video, its surprising to see how different they were at 30! How u like that red dot? Im really thinking about 1 for next season!

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

I love it. It's technically an AR optic but I watched a guy put one on a 12ga and shoot slugs and buckshot and it never gave him an issue

[@Pariscj]

Good video

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Thank you!

[@ryansutherland4632]

I just attached one to my Mossberg 835 for Waterfowl,

[@juliusjames5577]

I’ve tried 5 different choke tubes in my 12ga. SX3 shooting 3 1/2” 2 1/8oz. Long beard XR . Rob Roberts .655 is what worked best for me. I got some chokes to sell.

[@stormvet91]

Nice video, I'm looking g at a new choke myself. How would compare the R&R Choke tube vs JEbs vs Carlson's chokes? Thxs

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

I really like the RR right now but I will be doing a comparison of the RR vs JEBS and Carlson's within a month or so.

[@fishingwithdj2844]

Tru glo looks like a good budget choke, it’s just a different point of aim

[@bartcornelius7717]

You shot to the right with the TruGlo choke.

[@adamboron4718]

I think u should have the big show down Indian creek vs jebs 3 1/2 long beard now that turkey season is coming to a close it will give me something to obsess about till next season

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

That's my plan! Going to be doing at least 2 more of these videos, if not 3.

[@RegularGuysOutdoors]

They both seemed to shoot great patterns. At 35+ yards, the ability to adjust your sights/scope/red dot, and at a minimum, use "Kentucky windage" to center your pattern on target, cannot be overstressed. This is only done by shooting several patterns with your gun/choke/load and taking out shot error/flinch. If you can't adjust your sights, then you need a load that shots to point-of-aim, otherwise, pick the load that shoots the best for your hunting situation and distances.

[@jonathanhumphrey4841]

Can you shoot steel through the true glow choke?

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Great question! I'm honestly unsure. I killed several turkey using the Hevi Shot Magnum blend 3.5's, never had any issues.

[@matthewbooth9869]

Shoot a bigger piece of paper, put a 10" circle around the densest part of the pattern and then count the number of pellets in the 10.

[@mikeskinner4388]

If it had been me doing the test, on the Truglo that shot to the right, I would have shot a 2nd round to see if it patterned to the right. If the pattern had been slightly to the left you would have been close to the same hit count between the two chokes. Only my opinion

[@badgiles]

I agree. As far as pattern goes they were both pretty much the same. In this case I would buy whichever was cheaper.

[@mikeskinner4388]

@@badgiles Thxs for the reply, I really enjoyed your video on the choke testing

[@reddawng43x91]

I’ll take the $20 truglo all day

[@andrewmolino5995]

Well you missed to the right with the truglo on the 30 yard shot if you accounted for that it wouldn’t be a whole lot different

[@RaymondWilliams902]

Interesting could take a head off at 30 big difference

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

I really like the Final Strut choke, getting a head start on choke tube reviews for next year.

[@Mikey-g4g]

The rest is the way to go. I just didn’t see why you, and most others, only shoot one shot. I know it can get expensive but at least 3 rounds per choke, at different targets, to get a fair test. Just like scoping in your rifle. Don’t count the pellets in the head, number of pellets in a 10” circle. Your test was better than most.

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Thanks for the feedback! What ranges would you like to see? 30, 40 and 50?

[@Mikey-g4g]

To be clear, I didn’t mean 3 different distances. 3 shots per choke at the same distance. I’m a trap shooter, so when I pattern a gun, I will shoot multiple times at the same distance. The variance from shot to shot will surprise you

[@nebraskaman8247]

I'm surprised about the result of the rob Roberts at 50 yards. I would think for the money it would have done better.

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

The price is very competitive compared to big brands. Also, I didn't fine tune the sight to each choke. More variables that need to be tightened up for future videos!

[@reddawng43x91]

For $20 the truglo wins by a mile

[@kykrazy6050]

You need a fresh 2'x2' or 3'x3' target for EACH SHOT. With the turkey head targets you cannot see your entire pattern.

[@carlbunner5515]

First time seeing this video . Pretty obvious you either pulled the gobble stopper at 30 yrds place that pettern that is right of center over turkey. what do you have ? I say you pulled the shot because at 50 you were on center. Just my opinion

[@derekyates43]

You shot to the right at 30 with tru glo

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

You NEED a "Lead Sled" ..... I think you need to retest @ 30 yards and fire more than one test ( like 5 ), one single shot isn't per ammo/choke combo enough . Then average them out. Its possible that you pulled the single Truglo shot to the right @ 30 yds. Place the shot to the right of the head/neck inside "your" self established kill zone, both chokes would have been close. IF ... the Truglo consistently loads the pattern to the right side, you need to know that T00 ! 30 yards is too close and 50 yards id too far, #5 shot typically runs out of energy @ 40 yards.; which is also the range that patterns typically begin to deteriorate. A 10 inch circle @ 40 yards has been the general test parameter for years. Doing this would make your test results comparable to other peoples results. Beyond 40 yards shooting at turkeys with lead shot is considered unethical anyway.

[@Imyourfather225]

This is not a clear ''win'' do another shot with the true glo pointing to the left or adjust the red dot, seems that both will do the same at 35 yards

[@BrockLowell]

What happened 🦞🦃

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

I have some footage from Maine, but I didn't get the kill on camera :/ I will probably upload it in a few days

[@BrockLowell]

Most of the other channels I really enjoy hunting public and Catman show there dry hunts it’s not about the kill. To me it’s about the struggle the adventure of taking on a Task of driving and find land in New England sounds pretty cool to me! If I wanted to watch cutaway and high fence hunts with perfect strutting birds 🦅 there’s tons of out there!

[@jerrodladner3019]

Are you trying to convince us or are you trying to justify the 100 dollar diff. Because partner if you set that red dot for both and do a fair comparison you gonna see not enough diff to matter at all

[@DEVILDOG1964]

THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR FAILURE IS LACK OF PREPARATION!! HOW CAN YOU DO A VIDEO SHOOT THAT YOUR GOING TO PUT ON KZbin AND NOT HAVE ENOUGH TURKEY TARGETS BUT GO AHEAD ANYWAYS? USMC RETIRED!! YOU YOUNG FOLKS AMAZE ME.

[@foxhilloutdoors2134]

Let go of your pain and frustrations. Life is too short to live so angry.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

I HAD NO ANGER SO NICE OF YOU TO JUDGE ME BUT YOUR WRONG. AS A FORMER COMBAT MARINE AND PROFESSIONAL I GUESS I THINK DIFFERENTLY THEN YOU ABOUT PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONALISM. MAYBE I AM JUST DUMB LIKE A FOX. IT SERVED ME WELL MY WHOLE LIFE. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CONSISTENCY PROGRAM. I AM SURE YOUR A GOOD GUY.@@foxhilloutdoors2134

[@DEVILDOG1964]

"YOU NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION"@@foxhilloutdoors2134

[@DEVILDOG1964]

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[@gsnicholas8522]

How can you say one choke wins over the other when you failed to center up the tru glo choke? This test is extremely flawed and worthless because of this.

[@75spinman]

If you’re gonna make a Turkey choke vid, buy enough targets ya muppet