One of the most popular questions we get is if you can shoot buckshot through a rifled choke tube? Rifled choke tubes differ slightly from smooth walled chokes, so knowing the differences is key. Rifled choke tubes do not work well with buckshot for two main reasons. The first is the rifled grooves can cause […]
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Benelli Choke Tube Chart – Crio, Crio Plus, Mobil
Related Products The choke tube table above shows the diameters and constrictions you can expect for choke tubes and shotgun barrels for Benelli 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotguns featuring the Crio, Crio Plus, and Mobil choke systems. Knowing the diameter of a choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. The tighter the […]
How to Clean a Choke Tube Quickly (6 Easy Steps)
↬ If you’re wondering how to clean a choke tube you’ve come to the right place. Nothing is more frustrating than a stuck choke tube, but with proper choke cleaning and firearm maintenance, it can be a thing of the past. Choke tubes accumulate dirt, debris, and gunpowder over a lifetime of use and without […]
What does XF mean on a choke tube?
Choke tube markings are a series of lines, notches, letters, or numbers that help identify the size of a choke tube. The letters XF are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. XF stands for EXTRA FULL CHOKE. It designates the […]
What does TKY mean on a choke tube?
Choke tube markings are a series of lines, notches, letters, or numbers that help identify the size of a choke tube. The letters TKY are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. TKY stands for TURKEY CHOKE. It designates the choke […]
What do the numbers mean on a choke tube? (Explained!)
↬ What do the numbers mean on a choke tube? Choke tube numbers are usually found on the outside of the choke and can be confusing if you haven’t seen them before. The numbers on a choke tube indicate the constriction of the choke tube to a thousandth of an inch. For example, the numbers […]