Matt Gould Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Very quick question i currently use a sx3 12g for pigeons with quater choke. I think im going give my 20g pump a go on woodies would i still be ok with quater choke or best going up a size ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt 205 gti Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Depends on your shot accuracy mate , only you can answer that question really , if your confident that you can crack them with the full load of shot leave it as it is , i recently changed to quarter and half over the rape stubble, so as there decoying there pretty still and taking all the shot , but if you have variation in your shot and your not always going to have birds in the decoys and your going to attempt a few long range passing birds then a quarter is not going to reach them unless your called MR GEORGE DIGWEED ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 pattern plate your chokes, but halve choke will do the trick hopefully. .......kenbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 1/4 is perfect.1/2 is perfect...........so either!! Of all the variables with a shotgun I'd put choke near the bottom of what is important.No doubt you will try one then the other and form an opinion based upon which day you shoot best.....my conclusion is the choke bit is almost irrelevant but you will find the 1 you prefer!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Go with the tightest choke you have, that's my preference. But either 1/4 or 1/2 is perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Go with the tightest choke you have, that's my preference. But either 1/4 or 1/2 is perfectly fine. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Full !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 depends what distance you are shooting........flightlining....1/4...to...full decoying......cyl...to...1/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 3/8ths top and bottom, no choke fiddling or barrel selection to worry about and just concentrate on the shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) As Ditchman say's , its Horses for courses. Distance and how much lead your putting in the air. Say, 21 Gram at 35 yards on a Cylinder choke, you could fly an Air Bus through the pattern, without a scratch. Your 'choke' determines the diameter of shot pattern at a given distance. As a guideline the further away, the tighter the choke required, to cut down on the gaps between each tiny ball. Try Some decorators backing paper between two stakes , at a set range (decoy - hide distance ) , Draw a nine inch circle in it and fire a shell at it, then count how many holes are in the circle.(Obviously making sure there is a safe backstop and safely within a controlled area). Change paper, and choke ,and see what differs until you get the most holes in the nine inch circle. Remember though ,You want to bring the pigeon down humanely , not shred it. I know you old hands all know this , but a beginner may not. Edited September 27, 2014 by Longbower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Gould Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I know most of this but what i was trying to ask is because i am now having ago with a 20 would i need to go up choke size up to get the same kill as my 12 whats runnin a quater, dont think i explained myself well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I know most of this but what i was trying to ask is because i am now having ago with a 20 would i need to go up choke size up to get the same kill as my 12 whats runnin a quater, dont think i explained myself well. Why complicate things? Just use the choke you are happiest with and get on out there. I use 32 grm 6's through Full for all my corvid and pigeon decoying, regardless of whether I'm under a flightline or they're floating in to decoys, but that's my personal choice and it works well for me. It is entirely up to you and what you prefer. If you're running 1/4 through your 12 and it works for you, then do the same through your 20; I doubt either you or the birds will notice the difference. Trying to find the equivalent choke pattern through your 20 as you achieve through your 12 is a pointless exercise in my opinion. People get so bogged down in choke choice. I have lost count of the number of people who start questioning their choke choice when they miss birds .If you miss, it wont be down to the choke, not unless you're shooting at 75 yard birds with skeet anyhow. Slap 1/4 in, get out there, and enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistolgrip Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Why complicate things? Just use the choke you are happiest with and get on out there. I use 32 grm 6's through Full for all my corvid and pigeon decoying, regardless of whether I'm under a flightline or they're floating in to decoys, but that's my personal choice and it works well for me. It is entirely up to you and what you prefer. If you're running 1/4 through your 12 and it works for you, then do the same through your 20; I doubt either you or the birds will notice the difference. Trying to find the equivalent choke pattern through your 20 as you achieve through your 12 is a pointless exercise in my opinion. People get so bogged down in choke choice. I have lost count of the number of people who start questioning their choke choice when they miss birds .If you miss, it wont be down to the choke, not unless you're shooting at 75 yard birds with skeet anyhow. Slap 1/4 in, get out there, and enjoy yourself. Never has a truer word been spoken as Mr Nike once said just do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Why complicate things? Just use the choke you are happiest with and get on out there. I use 32 grm 6's through Full for all my corvid and pigeon decoying, regardless of whether I'm under a flightline or they're floating in to decoys, but that's my personal choice and it works well for me. It is entirely up to you and what you prefer. If you're running 1/4 through your 12 and it works for you, then do the same through your 20; I doubt either you or the birds will notice the difference. Trying to find the equivalent choke pattern through your 20 as you achieve through your 12 is a pointless exercise in my opinion. People get so bogged down in choke choice. I have lost count of the number of people who start questioning their choke choice when they miss birds . If you miss, it wont be down to the choke, not unless you're shooting at 75 yard birds with skeet anyhow. Slap 1/4 in, get out there, and enjoy yourself. The above should be affixed to the top of this forum for all to see, especially the red bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt 205 gti Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Full !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark s Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Half and full in my opinion never failed me yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt 205 gti Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 To be fair if you miss with """""full"""""" your gun must be facing the wrong way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Half and full in my opinion never failed me yet Do you hit everything you shoot at then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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