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Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:41 pm
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In the distant past,  in the days of lead for ducks, the common choice for a waterfoul choke was full. Full was used for everything from shooting over decoys and pass shooting. Should I use a full choke for Busmith. Advantages & Disadvantages? |
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Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:15 pm
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Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:42 pm
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grouser47, I believe that bismuth should be comparable to lead as far as chokes go. BUT, the requirement for a full choke in the past is not necessary today. The improvements in powder and wads have significantly improved shot deformation problems and allowed shotgunners to use a more open choke. For most situations, the modified choke should suffice for longer shots unless pass shooting at 40+ yds. Even then an Improved Modified choke might be better than a full choke.
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Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:36 pm
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Most of my 16ga guns are Imp cyl & modified (both SxS & OU's)
Both the semi's I'm looking at are full choked -- they both have ample metal at the muzzle, so I could open which ever one I buy to im or mod I suppose. |
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Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:02 pm
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| grouser47, the I/M choke combination is a good one for doubles. The mod choke with modern ammo will be plenty tight. Having a choke opened on your new acquisition is not a costly procedure, usually about $30 USD here. |
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HTH Bob
