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 […]
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What does TKY 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 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 […]
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 […]
Hunting Turkeys in High Winds: 7 Tips that Work
Hunting turkeys in high winds is challenging due to weather conditions that are out of your control. But windy days can be successful if the right factors are taken into consideration. The best windy day strategies: Use a tight choke tube Cover more ground Rigid decoys work best Call from upwind Target draws and swales […]
What does SP 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 SP are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. SP stands for Steel Proof. It designates that the […]
What does BSC 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 BSC are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. BSC stands for BUCKSHOT CHOKE. It designates the choke […]