I just got my H&R/NEF Pardner Pump 12ga back from the gunsmith. I had 6.5" cut off the factory 28" barrel. He re-tapped it for Mossberg/Winchester chokes, and installed a new front bead and a center bead. I have a HS Undertaker choke tube. Nothing fancy here, as this was intended to be a low budget Tom Slayer. I shot a 3" Federal Premium #5 @ 40 yards. The turkey target had about 50 pellets in the head/neck. It had a very consistent pattern too. I am a happy camper. Bring on the toms!!!