↬ When it comes to maintaining your shotgun, one of the most important things to consider is the condition of your choke tubes. Choke tubes are subjected to extreme pressures, and this often leads to wondering when to replace them. Choke tubes rarely wear out when used properly and under normal conditions. This means the […]
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!
Remington Choke vs REM Pro Bore Comparison
The chart above shows a Remington flush choke compared to an REM Pro Bore choke. Standard Remington chokes, or REM Choke, are similar in length, but have more threads than Pro Bore chokes. REM Choke has 24 threads while REM Pro Bore only has 14 threads. REM Choke chokes have threads that start close to […]
What does 6 notches 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 6 notches usually appear on the top of the choke tube and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. 6 notches on a choke tube means a CYLINDER […]
Beretta Optima Plus vs Optima HP Comparison
The chart above shows a Beretta Optima Plus choke compared to Beretta Optima HP choke. Beretta Optima Plus and Optima HP chokes are similar in length. Optima Plus chokes have 10 threads while Optima HP chokes have 20 threads. Optima Plus chokes have threads that start about an inch from the muzzle end of the […]
Why Do Choke Tubes Loosen & How To Prevent
Loose choke tubes function poorly when not mated tight to the barrel of a shotgun. When one becomes loose prematurely, it’s a serious problem. Luckily, there are several methods that can keep a choke tube secured tightly that don’t take much time or effort to fix. Spontaneous loosening occurs when a choke tube rotates or […]
Beretta Optima vs Optima Plus: Specs Comparison
The chart above shows a Beretta Optima flush choke compared to Beretta Optima Plus choke. Beretta Optima chokes are slightly shorter in length. Optima chokes have 14 threads while Optima Plus chokes have 10 threads. Optima chokes have threads that start close to the muzzle end of the choke, while Optima Plus chokes have a […]