The choke tube table above shows the diameters and constrictions you can expect for choke tubes and shotgun barrels for Bettinsoli 12-gauge shotguns compared to common fixed choke shotguns. 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 has […]
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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Beretta Choke Tube Chart – Optima, Optima Plus, Optima HP
Related Products The choke tube table above shows the diameters and constrictions you can expect for choke tubes and shotgun barrels for Beretta 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotguns featuring the Mobil, Optima, Optima Plus, and Optima HP choke systems. Knowing the diameter of a choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. Choke […]
Can you shoot buckshot through a rifled choke tube?
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 […]
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 […]