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Post by joeyb on Nov 4, 2011 8:22:43 GMT -5
What choke tube is everyone using for ducks and geese? I'm going to buy an after market choke tube to replace my factory improved cylinder. Seeing what everyone likes.
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Post by esshup on Nov 4, 2011 9:15:02 GMT -5
You probably will have lots of suggestions, but in reality, every gun is different, even the identical model from the same manufacturer. The only way to find out for sure is to pattern your gun, choke tube and load.
Different loads pattern differently, even switching size of shot will change the pattern.
What I use won't do you any good - I'm using a custom 12 ga barrel that is not made anymore.
Stan Baker Big Bore Barrel, it's actually a .025" overbored 10 ga barrel with a 12 ga chamber set up for my 3" Rem 1100. I'm using a choke that is .790" I.D. which gives me a .010" constriction. (comparable to IC)
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Post by crisiscowboy on Nov 27, 2011 2:02:37 GMT -5
I like Primos tubes myself
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Post by featherduster on Nov 27, 2011 7:05:55 GMT -5
I use the factory supplied IC tube that came with my SBE II.
I have found that in most cases it's not the manufacturer of the tube as it is the user of the tube.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2011 7:25:53 GMT -5
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Post by bschwein on Nov 27, 2011 15:32:49 GMT -5
I usaully just shoot my factory modified tube. Some days I'll shoot a full with #2's depending on the hunt. Can't help you with aftermarket tubes. Patternmaster tubes are pricey but have a good reputation. Kicks is also a popular tube.
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Post by saltydog on Dec 5, 2011 12:00:36 GMT -5
New F/S 12 ga Browning invector Plus lead -mod, steel full choke tube. TYD $40
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Post by Boilermaker on Dec 5, 2011 14:27:44 GMT -5
Depends on the situation. Pass shooting geese and decoying ducks are two extremes. Depends on shot size too. I agree, I never shoot tighter than a modified when hunting over decoys and the ducks are landing tight. When hunting geese, I usually shoot a full regardless of how they're working...they're big and I want as many pellets as possible hitting them; just remember you're shooting a tight pattern when they get close. I've recently bought a BPS 10 ga. and put an X-tra full high flyer tube in it; it'll be strictly for geese though. Haven't tried it out yet but I'm getting anxious (so is my shoulder  ). |
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Post by speckle on Dec 6, 2011 9:31:42 GMT -5
my opinion is after market tubes are just for the sky busters. Just use the modified choke and get them in close.
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Post by crisiscowboy on Dec 6, 2011 10:56:01 GMT -5
my opinion is after market tubes are just for the sky busters. Just use the modified choke and get them in close. I have to disagree with your opinion. After years of competitive shotgun shooting, I can attest to the fact that a quality aftermarket tube will, in most cases, improve patterning of most shotguns. You want to bash sky busters, cool, I am with you. Just don't blame it on anything other than the hunter. Aftermarket tubes are a good way to put more shot in the target for ethical clean kills at reasonable ranges, and that I am all for. |
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Post by joeyb on Dec 6, 2011 14:48:19 GMT -5
my opinion is after market tubes are just for the sky busters. Just use the modified choke and get them in close. I have to disagree with your opinion. After years of competitive shotgun shooting, I can attest to the fact that a quality aftermarket tube will, in most cases, improve patterning of most shotguns. You want to bash sky busters, cool, I am with you. Just don't blame it on anything other than the hunter. Aftermarket tubes are a good way to put more shot in the target for ethical clean kills at reasonable ranges, and that I am all for.  . I'm not worried about getting further shots. I'm stickler on letting birds decoy. More than anything I want less crippled birds to chase. I use Improved Cylinder, but would like to have the little extra help where I can get it. |
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