fortune82 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have been reading the thread on shortening a rifle barrel and the complications involved if the barrel is choked. Why would a rifle barrel be choked? I used to have a .22 air rifle which apparently had a choked barrel but could never work out where it was choked or why it was choked. Can anyone help explain why and how this is done? Obviously it helps on a shotgun by why on a rifle? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 my anschultz has a choked barrel, when it was made that was unusual, but I am fairly sure it is now old hat. I always thought it was because of the variation in the pellets. a gradual tightening of the bore as the pellet went down the barrel forces the skirt into the rifling and creates a better seal thus increases accuracy and power. Thats how it was sold to me as far as I can recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Ah I see! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.