↬ When it comes to waterfowl hunting, the way a choke tube patterns is the building block of good marksmanship. It can mean the difference between bagging a bird or missing altogether. Luckily there are several revealing characteristics that can indicate if a choke tube is performing as it should. Choke tube patterns are a […]
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Improved Modified Chokes: The Unpopular Choke Size
↬ What is an improved modified choke tube? Improved modified is a little known choke tube size but it does excel in some situations where common choke sizes just don’t cut it. An improved modified choke is tighter than modified but more open than a light full choke. Improved modified choke tubes measure between .696″ […]
Complete Guide to Identifying Choke Tube Sizes
Identifying a choke tube can be problematic when you don’t know what the markings mean, or the diameter of the choke isn’t listed. Luckily, there are several proven methods that work to identify choke tubes and find the correct size. Shotgun choke markings can be identified using 5 simple methods. They include referencing a sizing […]
Top 3 Best Choke Tubes for Hunting Deer (2024)
Deer hunting with a shotgun requires accuracy at long ranges with buckshot and slugs. The right choke tube can help deliver these results consistently. The best chokes for deer hunting contain a rifled twist to spin the slug for greater stability in flight. Buckshot pellets, such as 00 and 000 buck are also popular, so […]
12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge Choke Sizes? Here’s what to know
Understanding the sizes of shotgun chokes is essential for any seasoned hunter. Among the myriad of questions that often arise, one of the most common is whether choke sizes are the same for 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotguns. Choke sizes of 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotguns are not the same, and can differ by as much as […]
Waterfowl Ammo Shortage 2024: What happened?
↬ What caused the 2024 waterfowl ammo shortage? The new year brings many challenges and the top of the list for most waterfowl hunters is where to find ammo? If you have been to the stores or looked online, you may have noticed that many popular loads are out of stock or even discontinued. The […]