I recently patterned Carlson extended extra full chokes in my 30” beretta 694 sporting gun and I was surprised at the pattern from 40 yards, I thought it would be a lot tighter but it was at least 2 feet across, I was shooting #9 - 11/8 ounce shot. For skeet obviously it’s not good, but on trap I was crushing everything, especially if I was slow or needed an extra 1/2 second to get a bead on a cross flyer it did even better cause at that point the pattern was still the perfect size, I think people should try full or extra full at least once, I think they’d be surprised
My dear friend, first thanks for the video. However, in the USA we do use IM and Full alot in Trap shooting whether 16 yards or all the way to 27 yards handicap. Also the Extra Full is the way to hunt Turkeys and guarantee a good lead cluster in the Head and save the breast meat from being torn away.
A very informative video for someone new into choke tubes. Pretty much gives all the information a new shooter needs regarding choke selection, well done George. Just a point about the choke gauge you mentioned, it will only tell you the difference between chokes, not the actual restriction which is determined by the internal dimension of the barrel in relation to the restriction at the muzzle. Those Muller chokes really look the business.
Thank you it was designed as a basic guide and so I'm pleased to hear it ticks all the boxes! Yes do get your hands on the Muller chokes and take a look at the films Matt did with them here on the channel.
Nice video. I usually go for 1/4 & 1/2 but have messed about with 3/4 & Full for a challenge. I just shoot on a normal clay range but it is nice to be informed on chokes now and then as I have x5 chokes with my two guns and a fixed choke side by side (Spanish) which is probably 1/4 & 1/2 but not checked as yet. Anyway, great vid guys. Keep up the good work!
I had a Remington sp514 auto with a full set of chokes up to super full and all were steel shot proof so not only muller also kicks and Carlson make full steel proof chokes
Hi it is a great video. We appreciate your effort to eloborate about chokes. I have a Beretta 692 sporting. I would like to know which choke is preferred for lg rounds ?
i have a Fabarm and i always shoot Full choke and steel shot... also have a beretta semi auto and also use full choke on that.. always shooting 36gr mags #3 shot with both... beautiful patterns on water and very long range shots on goose and ducks..
I shoot skeet with steel (Gamebore, 9 24g) I use Cyl and Cyl choke because steel patterns tighter than lead - using Skeet and skeet with it is like using IC/IC and thus is to tight. You should do a video on steel pattern and how tight it is for the shot compared to lead.
some of the effect is as much wad as the shot material. In the US even our lead is usually in a full plastic cup wad. You never see fiber wad even in game load.
@@pbgd3 Nearly all our game loads are fiber, with exception of Gamebore quad seal, which is a bio degradable seal, but all our steel shot is naturally plastic wad (for now)
@@bumblesquatt correct I just find that an interesting part of the narrative. As someone from the states who hand loads I like to play with patterns and one of the main things I notice is since we shoot lead in full wads usually the difference between say a game load or a trap.load or a skeet load is simply wads
As a beginner with an O/U double barrel 12 gauge, I should use skeet, improved cylinder, and light modified? The tightest that would be used would be modified for trap?
It's personal preference to whether you think this is a good choice. Josh at PG shoots 90% of his shooting with 3/8 chokes in both barrels, a lot of sporting shooters as also shooting 3/8 consistently. If you find your breaks are not as you would like them, try going slightly tighter, experiment.
Excellent video! I own a Beretta 686 Sporting adjustable and I shoot skeet with steel. Gamebore 7 24g. I've been told that never exceed 1/2 choke using steel. Is then 1/2 choke optimal for the upper boar and 1/4 for the lower bore?
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it I agree with what you say. You could also look at Muller chokes. We have some videos about them on here so take a look at our archive.
