Technical Articles

This TSS pellet chart lists the approximate number of pellets per ounce of popular Tungsten Super Shot pellet sizes. TSS pellet sizes range from large #2 pellets to the smallest #11 pellets. TSS pellets have a density of 18 g/cc and are 33% heavier than Hevishot and 38% heavier than lead. These heavy tungsten pellets […]

One of the top questions we get is what does EF stand for on a choke. EF is usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. EF stands for EXTRA FULL. It designates the choke tube constriction size and in this case […]

A lot of people are asking how tight a choke tube should be. If you need guidance on how you should tighten at choke tube, this article is definitely for you. So how tight should your choke tube be? The correct tightness of your choke tube will make sure that the choke will not fall […]

Choke tubes must be seated flush with the barrel in order to be installed properly and safely. Having a gap between the choke and barrel is a common indication that the barrel or choke threads could be stripped. Other reasons why a choke won’t sit flush is that debris could be binding the threads or […]

Choke tube problems are a common occurrence for most shotguns that accept them. Not only do they get stuck in the barrel occasionally, but many other problems can arise if neglected. In this guide, we’ll discuss the top 5 most common problems with choke tubes and what you should do if you encounter them. Routine […]

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 review we’ll take a look at the different shotguns both Benelli and Stoeger offer and if you can swap the chokes between them. Are Stoeger and Benelli chokes the […]