This chart shows the popular Browning choke tube diameters for 20 gauge, 12 gauge, and 10 gauge shotguns. Common choke tube constrictions are listed for open bore to a more restrictive turkey choke. Browning chokes are available in Invector, Invector Plus, and Invector DS. The thread designs for each of these chokes are different and […]
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What does 3 lines on a choke tube mean? (Explained!)
Choke tube markings are a series of lines, notches, letters, or numbers that help identify the size of a choke tube. Choke tubes with 3 lines usually appear on the top of the choke tube and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. 3 lines = MODIFIED CHOKE. Lines or notches indicate […]
Lead Shot Weight Chart for Shotshell Reloading
WaterfowlChoke compiled weight specs for single lead pellets in grains to aid in shotshell reloading. Our lead shot weight chart below includes weight measurements for popular lead pellet sizes, including small birdshot and even large buckshot pellets. Lead Shot Weight Chart Shot Size Pellet Weight (grains) 12 0.19 9 0.75 8 1.09 7.5 1.29 6 […]
Top 3 Barrel Lengths for Duck Hunting Shotguns
↬ 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 […]
Effective Range of TSS Shot for Turkey Hunting
↬ The effective range of TSS shot for turkey hunting can be attributed to the choke and pellet size that is being used. These two factors determine how far you can stretch TSS shot to cleanly harvest your next strutting tom. The max effective range of TSS is over 100 yards. While this may seem […]
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 […]