Choke tube markings are a series of lines, notches, letters, or numbers that help identify the size of a choke tube. The letters CR are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. CR stands for CLOSE RANGE. It designates the choke […]
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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The Ultimate Guide to Shotgun Pellet Sizes
Shotgun pellet size charts are valuable tools for comparing shot sizes. Pellet sizes can range from the smallest 9 shot all the way up to the largest No. 0000 buckshot. Knowing the shotgun pellet sizes commonly used for waterfowl hunting is important for reloading and ballistic calculations. In this guide, we’ll review the most popular […]
Shotgun choke off center? Here’s how to fix it
If your choke tube is producing off-center patterns, the fix could be as simple as improving your aim. Hunting and sporting clays require precision aiming to hit the target, but an off-center choke tube can cause even the best aimed shots to miss their mark. Luckily, the cause of a choke to be off center […]
Mossberg Invector vs. Mossberg 835 935 Choke
The chart above shows a Mossberg Invector flush choke compared to a Mossberg 835/935 choke. Mossberg Invector chokes are shorter in length by an inch. Mossberg Invector chokes have 22 threads while Mossberg 835/935 chokes have 24 threads. The Mossberg 835/935 chokes have threads that start close to the base of the choke, while Mossberg […]
Invector Plus vs. Invector DS: Specs Comparison
The chart above shows an Invector Plus flush choke compared to an Invector DS choke. Invector Plus chokes are slighty shorter in length. Invector DS chokes have 11 threads while Invector Plus have 24 threads. The Invector Plus chokes have threads that start close to the base of the choke, while Invector DS threads start […]
Patternmaster Anaconda vs. Code Black Choke Tubes
QUICK SUMMARY ↬ We often think of choke tubes as simple cylindrical designs that differ mostly in size. But with specialized chokes like the Patternmaster Anaconda and Code Black, choke design surpasses merely the constriction and looks to improve the performance as well. Let’s break down these two choke tubes – focusing both on similarities […]