V8landy Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) Hi Just been looking in my local gun shop and seen a very nice S/H Betetta (I think it was a 686S) but it is 28" fixed (single choke) £590 I am wanting the gun for rough/game shooting mainly. I then when to my other gun shop and ended up looking at Silver Pigeons (new and used) and the ultralight version, all of which are multi choke. £1200 - £1600 ! Do I need multi choke? Edited October 4, 2008 by V8landy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 If its choked 1/4 1/2 then it will do you proud Hate the silver pigeon myself as it seems a different colour action 686 win every time , but i do own two maybe three soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8landy Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks for that. I will check. I have not got a make in mind. The Owner of the shop was very helpfull. Just role on the SGC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 At £590 its a steel if in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Go for multi choke, everyone says it doesn't matter but only because they found out for themselves. You can play about with chokes while you're a beginner then settle on a combination that suits you. And if you like to shoot lots of different clay disciplines as well as live quarry then you have freedom to change to suit. But i guess on the other hand if you're only rough/game shooting then why not fixed choke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8landy Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Not intrested in clays, you can not eat them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 You can play about with chokes while you're a beginner And that's what cocks you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Not intrested in clays, you can not eat them! Not much point in multi choke then. You can play about with chokes while you're a beginner And that's what cocks you up Really? Not so sure, not everyone becomes obsessed with chokes, i personally preferred the option of figuring out what i wanted to shoot with in beginning, found it and settled with it. If/when i did shoot live quarry I'd tighten up a size in each barrel. Anyway V8Landy, good luck with whatever you get, sounds like you've got the budget to pick up a lovely gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8landy Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Could you relate chokes on guns to Halfords to cars? A car manufacturer spends millions/billions designing a new car, and CHAV racer thinks by spending a few quid down at Halfords they can improve it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) No, you don't, if you are sticking to live quarry. I don't bother with multi-chokes on my shotguns. Edited October 4, 2008 by Baldrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfect Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) choked 1/4 1/2 what exactly does that mean? surley chokes will not all act the same with different ammo? If a choke says choked 1/4 1/2 on it does it mean that it is so? what if the chokes have been opened up? is the only way to tell by firing at a patterning plate? Edited October 4, 2008 by perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 both my shottys are m/choke.i never change chokes i have skeet for skeet in one and quarter and half for all else.if i came across a nice fixed choke gun i would buy it.i believe a fixed choke will throw a more consistent pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamHall Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 iv got a beretta silver pigeon s fixed choke and use it for clays and hopefully some live quarry , it does,nt really bother me being fixed choke as i think if you missing you'll stard worrying about have i got the right choke is it to tight to slack etc etc its just another exscuse for missing so i for one dont bother with them at the end of the day if you point the gun in the right direction then your going to hit it regardless of choke type , as above £590 sounds like a bargain if its in nice condition hope you get sorted mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokeshooter Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 multi choke if you can i shoot clays 1/4 1/2 out in field 3/4 full but thats my choice and it suites me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 OK guys this is a very simple question for those of you who are experienced shots. Which choke is which? Lanber chokes are labeled: C.L. **** *** ** * in guide manuals which of these are 1/4 or 1/2 etc. Also the chokes themselves have lines engraved in their top with 4 lines on one down to 0 lines on another. Your help much appreciated. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 CL - cylinder **** - 1/4 *** - 1/2 ** - 3/4 * - full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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