↬ The length of a shotgun barrel is important to consider when choosing your next duck hunting gun. A shorter barrel could cause problems in the duck blind and too long of a barrel might not swing quick enough. The best barrel lengths for duck hunting are 24-inch, 26-inch, and 28-inch. Shotgun barrel lengths range […]
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.
Enjoy. Be sure to look around. Our aim is to help the hunting community, especially those starting out, so we try and cover as many topics as possible to be that wealth of knowledge you can rely on. Happy Hunting!
Benelli vs Stoeger Choke Tubes: Do they fit?
You may have heard that Benelli makes Stoeger shotguns, but it’s not always clear if the choke tubes are interchangeable between the two brands. In this guide we’ll take a look at the different shotguns both Benelli and Stoeger offer and if you can swap the chokes between them. Benelli and Stoeger choke tubes are […]
7 Reasons Why .665 Turkey Chokes are so Popular
The .665 turkey choke is considered the best diameter choke tube for hunting turkeys. While .665 is not the tightest choke tube available, it patterns extremely tight with most turkey loads. .665 choke tubes are popular because they can deliver tight patterns with extra full diameter and work well with most turkey ammo. They are […]
Is a Full Choke Good for Duck Hunting?
↬ If you’re considering duck hunting with a full choke, it’s important to know how it can affect your pattern and your shotgun. Knowing what choke size to pick for the distance you’ll be hunting is key to bagging more birds. Avoid using full chokes with steel shot because the tight constriction can cause barrel […]
5 Reasons Why Your Choke Tube May Be Underperforming
↬ Choke tubes that don’t perform well can be frustrating and often lead to subpar results while hunting in the field. Missing a shot on waterfowl, even when the aim is perfect is a common problem that many hunters experience regularly, but it may not be their fault. Underperforming choke tubes are one of the […]
Buckshot Pellet Size Chart for Lead Shot
This chart lists the dimension specs for lead buckshot in inches and millimeters. The chart includes O.D. (outside diameter) measurements of popular buckshot pellet sizes – from #4 through 00 Buckshot – and even 0000 buck. Pellet sizes can vary by manufacturer. Buckshot Pellet Size Chart Related Products Buckshot Pellet Sizes All buckshot sizes listed […]