Nitro Company 12 Gauge 3" Shotshell Recommendations

RECOMMENDATION TABLES

We have recommendations for a wide variety of guns. All guns pattern differently and each likes its own shot size. Give it a chance with proper patterning, and your gun will speak for itself! Each gun type shows load and choke combinations that are recommended for optimum performance. Our recommendations are based on what we have found that patterns best out of most guns, so this is just a starting point for your own pattern testing. Each gun can have a slightly different bore diameter as well as different harmonics (vibrations) within the barrel, so testing on each gun is critical. All turkey loads show pellet counts In a 10″ circle at 40 yards.

For best patterns, we DO NOT recommend having your forcing cone lengthened!!

We are continuously testing with new chokes, choke diameters, and loads, so check back periodically to check for the newest recommendations as we try to fine tune different guns.

12 Gauge 3"

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BENELLI M1 SUPER 90 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Choke: Rhino (Gen 1) .673 or .670

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 22″ circle at 50 yards

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BENELLI M2 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Load: T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

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BENELLI VINCI - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

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BERETTA - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Primos Jelly Head .655 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 24″ circle at 50 yards

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BROWNING - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets (For Browning Silver T316 Shoots Best)

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Invector Plus Models

Chokes:
Rhino .670 (Gen 1)
Primos Jelly Head .670 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Invector Models

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

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FRANCHI - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Choke: Rhino (Gen 1) .673 or .670

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

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ITHACA MODEL 37 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Choke: Rhino .660 (Gen 1)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

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MOSSBERG 500 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .660

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 390-420+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 390-420+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Pure Gold .660
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 22″ circle at 50 yards

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MOSSBERG 930 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .660

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 390-420+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 390-420+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Pure Gold .660
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 22″ circle at 50 yards

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REMINGTON 1100 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Pure Gold .660
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 22″ circle at 50 yards

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REMINGTON 11-87 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Pure Gold .660
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 22″ circle at 50 yards

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REMINGTON 870 - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Pure Gold .660
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 22″ circle at 50 yards

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STOEGER - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Benelli Thread Models

Chokes:
Rhino (Gen 1) .673 or .670
Primos Jelly Head .655 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Invector Models

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

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THOMPSON CENTER ENCORE - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .660

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Pure Gold .660

Loads:
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets

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WEATHERBY - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .665

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 375-400+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Choke: Rhino (Gen 1) .673 or .670

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

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WINCHESTER - ALL MODELS - 12 GA. 3"

Turkey loads made with
TSS

Choke: Indian Creek .660

Loads:
T321 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 390-400+ Pellets
T316 #7.5×9 or 8×9 TSS 390-420+ Pellets

Turkey loads made with
HEVI-SHOT®
pellets

Chokes:
Rhino .660 (Gen 1)
Primos Jelly Head .660 (old style)

Loads:
H321A #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 190-220 Pellets
H378C #4x5x7 or #2x5x7 Hevishot® 170-200 Pellets

BUCKSHOT

Chokes:
Kick’s Gobblin Thunder .660 or .665
Pure Gold .660 or .665

Load: B301B #00 Buck – All 18 pellets in a 22″ circle at 50 yards

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Nitro Company 12 Gauge 3" Shotshell Recommendations

RECOMMENDATION TABLES

12 Gauge 3"

BENELLI M1 SUPER 90 - 12 GA. 3"

BENELLI M2 - 12 GA. 3"

BENELLI VINCI - 12 GA. 3"

BERETTA - 12 GA. 3"

BROWNING - 12 GA. 3"

Invector Plus Models

Invector Models

FRANCHI - 12 GA. 3"

ITHACA MODEL 37 - 12 GA. 3"

MOSSBERG 500 - 12 GA. 3"

MOSSBERG 930 - 12 GA. 3"

REMINGTON 1100 - 12 GA. 3"

REMINGTON 11-87 - 12 GA. 3"

REMINGTON 870 - 12 GA. 3"

STOEGER - 12 GA. 3"

Benelli Thread Models

Invector Models

THOMPSON CENTER ENCORE - 12 GA. 3"

WEATHERBY - 12 GA. 3"

WINCHESTER - ALL MODELS - 12 GA. 3"

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