If you want an affordable, versatile waterfowl choke tube – that can deliver tight patterns at longer ranges – look for a ported choke tube that costs around $80. It will work well with most shotguns while hunting over decoys or for passing shots. (The has been our favorite for this style for many years). […]
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Choke Tube Diameter and Constriction Table
↬ Knowing the inner diameter of a choke tube is important to identify choke tube constriction. Chokes with tight diameters produce more compact patterns, while open chokes with less restriction produce wide patterns. Jump to: Diameter Chart – Choke Sizes – Choke Markings – Recommendations This chart lists choke sizes by both their measurements (to a thousandth of an inch) and […]
5 Easy Ways to Remove a Stuck Choke Tube
↬ Choke tubes become stuck in shotgun barrels due to water intrusion that creates corrosion in the threads between the choke tube and shotgun barrel. The water sits for extended periods of time and the result is metal oxidation. Luckily there are several methods that have proven successful in removing stuck choke tubes that are […]
7.5 vs 8 shot: The 3 Key Differences to Know
While you may not be able to tell the difference visually between 7.5 vs 8 shot, the two pellet sizes are not the same. The ballistics and pellet count when using 7.5 and 8 shot loads are two key factors that make choosing the right one important. 7.5 lead shot is the larger pellet between […]
3 Chokes That Deliver Tight Patterns for Turkey Hunting
If you want an affordable, versatile turkey choke tube – that can deliver tight patterns at longer ranges – look for a ported choke tube that costs around $60. It will work well with most shotguns during spring turkey hunts. (The has been our favorite for this style for many years). But if you’re looking […]
Browning Choke Tube Chart – Sizes and Diameters
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 […]