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 […]
Choke Tubes
Choke Tube articles from a true waterfowl hunting blog. WaterfowlChoke revolves around choke tubes for hunting. We are hunters ourselves. Every year we’re out in the field hunting ducks and geese and generally enjoying the outdoors.
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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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 […]
What does 5 lines 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. Choke tubes with 5 lines usually appear on the top of the choke tube and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. 5 lines means CYLINDER CHOKE. Lines indicate the size […]
What does LF 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 LF are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. LF stands for LIGHT FULL. It designates the choke […]
What does 4 lines 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. Choke tubes with 4 lines usually appear on the top of the choke tube and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. 4 lines means IMPROVED CYLINDER. Lines indicate the size […]
What does IM 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 IM are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. IM stands for IMPROVED MODIFIED. It designates the choke […]