rimfire4969 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Stupid question time from me. I have seen recently quite a few chokes for sale. Why replace the standard multichokes that fit your gun with the after market ones at quite a price, is it better quality, a better shot pattern, or is this just another thing to spend money on that will not make enough or any differance to the average shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Hi, Your final thought is the one nearest the mark. The problem is is that you can be in a Catch 22 situation. First of all you need to pattern test the existing chokes in the approved fashion. Should this turn out well then stay with them. If you're not happy and buy some after market and pattern these it's a bit late if they turn out to be a disaster. I've never used multi-chokes and if I've needed to change the pattern spread somewhat either in terms of density or quality this can usually be achieved by trying a few different cartridges. The good news is is that it can also work with your original chokes and because the amount of variables you've got it often works better. Just don't be surprised if the pattern density thrown is at odds with the particular choke specification. Cheers Edit: Typo Edited January 23, 2011 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I wish I had invented and patented multi chokes because I would be as rich as yer man Gates by now!.Speaking from experience I reckon that by and large they are a waste of money because they do not improve your pattern enough to warrant the expense. Gun manufacturers soon found that multichokes sell guns so they are the norm now,a new fixed choke gun is something of a rarity unless it's virtually custom built like a Perazzi. Another thing about multichokes is that it is too easy to worry about what chokes to use rather than get on with the task of breaking the targets. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Have to agree with the prior posts.Unless you're shooting 'trap' then save your money.I don't shoot clays at all now,but even when I shot a lot of clays and became quite good,I realised I only ever used 1/4 and 1/2,and now I solely shoot live quarry I would be more than happy with a gun fixed at the same choke I've just mentioned.I know of a game shooter who has a fixed 'skeet' choked 101,and there's not a lot gets by him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Multi-chokes a few years ago were not as well made. Teague chokes presented a very well made replacement. Gun manufacturers upped their game and produced better chokes. Nowadays, the chokes supplied with Browning, Guerini, Beretta and others are as good as any replacement. I shoot sporting with 3/8 and 3/8. These are Teague ported - because Beretta did not supply 3/8 with my 682 E Gold. A number of expensive sporters - Perazzi and Kemen supply new guns with fixed chokes and they sell. Replacement chokes might give a better pattern with one shell, but not with another. Two out of three of my under and overs are multi-choke and I have a fair number of chokes for each. Almost a complete waste of time, but can't stop buying them. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I wish my 391 came with a 3/8 and 5/8 it would make life so much easyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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