Top 3 Skeet Chokes for the Winchester Model 101

The Winchester Model 101 is one of the most popular sporting clay shotguns for competitive skeet shooting. It’s also very capable as an upland game shotgun for doves and quail. This makes finding the right choke tube extremely important for it to function at its best.

Several chokes are made specifically for the Winchester Model 101 shotgun and can make all the difference in the field between hitting the target or missing completely. The best choke for the Winchester Model 101 is the Midas choke tube. It can deliver precision shots with uniform patterns at close and mid-ranges during competitive skeet matches.

3 Best Chokes for the Winchester Model 101

The Winchester Model 101 excels with close and mid-range chokes designed for rapid pattern expansion for most skeet shooting scenarios. These are the three chokes for the Model 101 that you should consider. The Winchester Model 101 is compatible with Invector Plus chokes.

1) Browning Midas Choke Tube

The Browning Midas choke tube is an excellent choice for shooters who need a versatile choke that can perform well with a variety of shotshell loads. This choke tube features a longer taper for a more gradual shot column compression which results in even and consistent patterns downrange. This makes the Midas choke ideal for competitive skeet competitions and even upland game hunting.

The Browning Midas choke fits Model 101 shotguns perfectly and each choke features a stylish gold band. Internally, this choke is coated with specialized material designed to limit plastic wad buildup. This choke is capable of delivering consistent patterns with 7.5 shot and other trap loads. This is the TOP pick.

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2) Browning Diana Choke Tube

The Diana Choke Tube is Browning’s answer for a durable choke tube that consistently gives good patterns. It’s constructed out of Titanium Nitride for extra hardness and the extended choke taper gives even better patterning results.

Designed to be used with back-bored 20 and 12 gauge shotguns, the Diana choke is heat treated prior to machining to provide extra durability over stainless steel. The titanium nitride surface is excellent for wear resistance and reduced plastic buildup from wads passing through. This is the most DURABLE choke.

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3) Carlson’s Competitive Skeet Choke

The Carlson’s Sporting Clay choke is a top-of-the-line skeet choke that provides unmatched performance for variable shots between 15 and 30 yards. It’s also ported for reduced recoil and quicker follow up shots.

Carlson’s Sporting Clay choke featues an eye catching gold design that makes the Model 101 look even better than it already does. The extended design makes changing chokes easy with the knurled grip, as well as seeing the choke diameter without having to remove it. Carlson’s offers this choke in 5 different sizes, so you can customize based on the skeet station. This is the pick for MAX range.

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Why the Midas is the best choke for the Winchester Model 101

Made from high-quality stainless steel
Specifically designed to provide superior performance
Features a unique design that allows for tighter shot patterns and improved accuracy
Unique wad tapering system as the shot exits the barrel
Less fouling and improved consistency
Black oxide finish that provides superior durability and corrosion resistance
Improved accuracy and performance

Are Winchester factory chokes good enough?

Often overlooked are the factory choke tubes that are included with the Winchester Model 101 when bought new. The Invector Plus choke system is installed on most Model 101 shotguns and can be customized with interchangeable choke tubes built for it.

Factory Winchester chokes tubes can be good enough, but it depends on the application it’s being used for (e.g. timber hunting vs pass shooting) and the shotshell loads. These factors will determine if the factory choke you have is capable of performing for any given hunting situation.

Once you’ve determined that the factory choke size and constriction is right, then patterning the Model 101 with the loads you intend to use will let you know if it’s good enough to use in the field. If patterning can’t be done, then an aftermarket choke tube like the Midas will most likely perform better right out of the box.

Types of Chokes for the Winchester Model 101 Shotgun

Ported vs. Non-ported chokes – Ported chokes have groves and holes that allow for pressure expansion and wad stripping technology to help create better patterns. Non-ported chokes are smoothed walled and can even be flush with the end of the barrel.

Extended vs. flush chokes – All ported chokes are extended chokes. Extended chokes usually extend 1 to 1.5 inches past the end of the barrel. This added barrel length can help improve patterns by increasing the parallel section of the choke tube and allowing space for wad technology to work.

The best chokes for sporting clays are extended ported chokes like the Browning Midas. Extended chokes are ideal for skeet shooting because they provide a platform for tighter constrictions and wad technology improvements beyond that of flush factory chokes.

What to expect

When it comes to choosing the right choke tube for the Winchester Model 101 shotgun, the Midas choke stands out from its competitors. The Midas is engineered with a unique design that provides consistent and even shot patterns between 15 and 30 yards, resulting in better accuracy and a higher precision. Unlike its competitors, the Midas choke is built with a special coating to reduce plastic buildup that can occur over time from extended sporting clay sessions. Overall, the Browning Midas is a top performer, delivering outstanding results that set it apart from the competition.

Bottom Line

Winchester Model 101 shotguns are popular due to their reliability and wide range of options available for sporting clays and upland game hunting. Choosing a choke tube that fits Model 101 shotguns can be difficult as not all choke tubes fit these shotguns.

The Browning Midas choke is the top pick and works especially well with the Model 101 on the skeet range. The Browning Diana is another option designed for Winchester backbored shotguns. And for an all-around choke tube that fits the Winchester Model 101, Carlson’s Sporting Clays ported choke is hard to beat. Whichever choke you decide on, make sure it’s listed for shotguns with the Invector Plus choke system.

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