↬ The Tristar Viper G2 is a popular shotgun for hunting both ducks and geese, and with the right choke tube, it can deliver consistent patterns with non-toxic shot. The Tristar Viper G2’s versatility allows it to function in even the most challenging environments, but it needs the right choke tube to function effectively. The Patternmaster Code Black and […]
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5 Reasons Why Steel Shot is Bad for Your Shotgun
Steel shot could damage a shotgun barrel if the right precautions aren’t taken. Some shotgun barrels aren’t compatible with steel shot. Choke tubes that are too tight can also cause issues with large steel pellets. The most common problems that arise from using steel shot are the choke is too tight, vintage shotguns aren’t designed […]
What is a choke wrench? Here’s how they work
What is a choke tube wrench? If you’ve ever wondered what these small choke tools are and what they do, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll discuss the types of choke tube wrenches and how they work. A choke wrench is a tool that is used to quickly install or remove […]
7 Choke Tube Pattern Tips for Better Duck Hunting
↬ What are the best choke tube pattern tips for duck hunting? You may be asking yourself this very question if your patterns are full of holes and just not cutting it when the ducks are feet down in the decoys. The best patterning tips for duck hunting are: Practice patterning routinely to develop a […]
Can you put a choke tube on any shotgun? (Explained!)
↬ It may sound simple to install a choke system on any old shotgun, but there’s some key factors your should consider before you do. Not all shotguns accept choke tubes, especially fixed choke shotgun barrels. However, a choke system can be installed on just about any barrel given there is adequate barrel length and […]
4 Shot for Geese? Here’s what to know
You may have some old #4 shot duck loads sitting around and you may be thinking, “heck, why don’t I just use them for geese?” But should you? 4 shot should not be used to hunt geese because it lacks the ballistics to penetrate large bodied birds with thick feathers. 4 shot will result in […]