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Knowing the diameter of a choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. The tighter the choke tube, the more constriction and the less constriction, the more open a choke will be. Choke sizes are classified by both their measurement (to a thousand of an inch) and by a special naming system. […]

As you anticipate the upcoming turkey season, you may be thinking about your shotgun and choke setup and ways to improve it. Unlike wing shooting, turkey hunting is all about tight, dense patterns. The ability to deliver as many pellets as possible into a 10-inch circle or less at range is what most turkey hunters […]

What is a Choke Tube? Choke tubes are stainless steel cylindrical pipes that are inserted at the end of a shotgun barrel in order to constrict the shot column traveling out of the barrel. Choke tubes vary in length but can extend 2-inches past the end of the shotgun barrel. Purpose of Choke Tubes The […]

If you shoot Hevi-Metal ammunition, you know how effective it can be for duck and goose hunting.  In this guide we’ll take a look at the best waterfowl choke tubes that work well with Hevi-Metal ammo and provide consistent patterns with repeatable results. Hevi-Metal is a duplex waterfowl load that combines steel shot with heavier […]

This chart shows the popular Browning choke tube diameters from 20 gauge all the way up to 10 gauge. Common choke tube constrictions are listed for open bore to a more restrictive turkey choke. Browning Invector and Invector Plus are the two most common types of Browning choke systems. Bore is the diameter of the […]

If you’re considering duck hunting with a full choke, it’s important to know how it can affect your pattern and your shotgun. In this guide we’ll discuss some of the pros and cons of using a full choke on your next duck hunt and why you may consider switching to a more open choke. Chokes […]