Choke tube markings are a series of lines, notches, letters, or numbers that help identify the size of a choke tube. The letters BER and BEN are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. BER stands for BERETTA MOBIL. BEN stands […]
Choke Tubes
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The ability to pattern a shotgun with a choke tube is like a work of art. You don’t know how it will end up, but you’re always striving for that perfect pattern. The Choke Tubes section of WaterfowlChoke is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection for wing-shooting, both as a hobby and a way of life – not simply a one-time affair.
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Do ported chokes reduce recoil? Here’s what to know
↬ Will a ported choke tube reduce recoil? This is one of the questions many shotgun owners have when evaluating the effectiveness of ported aftermarket choke tubes. Ported choke tubes do reduce recoil, but it’s often at a level that isn’t noticeable to the shooter. The biggest benefit of ported choke tubes is their ability […]
.410 Bore Shotgun Choke Size Chart
This chart lists the common choke sizes for .410 standard shotguns. Diameter is measured in inches for Cylinder, Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full choke sizes. .410 Bore Choke Type Diameter Cylinder 0.409 Skeet 0.404 Improved Cylinder 0.404 Modified 0.402 Full 0.398 This chart lists the common choke sizes for .410 bore standard shotguns. Diameter […]
SKB Choke Tube Chart – Sizes and Diameters
The choke tube table above shows the diameters and constrictions you can expect for choke tubes and shotgun barrels for SKB 12-gauge shotguns compared to common fixed choke shotgun gauges. Knowing the diameter of a choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. The tighter the choke tube, the more constriction it […]
28 Gauge Shotgun Choke Size Chart
This chart lists the common choke sizes for 28 gauge standard shotguns. Diameter is measured in inches for Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full choke sizes. 28 Gauge Choke Type Diameter (in.) Cylinder 0.551 Improved Cylinder 0.543 Modified 0.539 Full 0.527 This chart lists the common choke sizes for 28 gauge standard shotguns. Diameter is […]
What is an Invector choke tube? Here’s what to know
↬ If you’ve seen “Invector” written on your choke tube, this guide will help you determine which choke system you have and its diameter. The Standard Invector choke tube system was developed by Browning and is available for some models of 12, 10, 16, 20, and 28 gauge shotguns. Invector chokes are produced for a […]