game_keeper Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 As anyone who has read my posts before knows, i have just purchased my first shotgun. I have recently learned that the chokes are 1/4 and cylinder. Does this affect the way the gun performs by a lot? What changes does it make?(i.e what is the difference in shooting at rabbits with open choke and shhoting at say foxs?) Many thanks, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 keep everthing within 40 yrds and put the chokes out your mind,to much thinking will affect your shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 put 1/4 and half in and never think about the chokes again. If its clays then 1/4 will bring down anything within a sensble range IF you put the gun in the right place. over decoys, or rough shooting, 1/4 and half should be pleanty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 All prefrence, but... what i do is i use tight chokes, it helps you learn to put the gun a bit more in the right place to hit the target. But thats just me. Gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsam Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 if like you say it is your first shotgun i take it you have only recently taken up shooting so i would suggest using something abit open i.e: 1/4 choke untill you get more used to where the gun is shooting then maybe you could start changing the chokes about oh and i see you are a kent lad where bouts you from ? cheers BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbd1 Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 I shoot 1/4 and 1/2 always have done and no doubt always will, I believe its mostly in the mind, it has already been said if you point it in the right place it will work what ever the chokes. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_keeper Posted March 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 im from ashford, the chokes are fixed so i cant change them. Im still getting into shooting so trying to find some land to shoot on. Does anyone find a difference in asking different businesses? i.e farms, orchads etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 keep everthing within 40 yrds and put the chokes out your mind,to much thinking will affect your shooting Well said. Someone buy that man a drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Far better to stick with what you have and have some success at sensible ranges than go for tight chokes and miss at long ranges! Not many of us are good enough shots to be using really tight chokes all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Correct gun fit is far more important than chokes, and with a good 1 1/6oz 5 or 6 shot you shoud not go far wrong for most live game. (In my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 I use 1/4 and 3/4 all the time. I stopped worrying about choke years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 put 1/4 and half in and never think about the chokes again. If its clays then 1/4 will bring down anything within a sensble range IF you put the gun in the right place. over decoys, or rough shooting, 1/4 and half should be pleanty. Nick, IMHO 1/4 amd 1/2 over decoys is far too much choke. Modern shotgun carts pattern very tight. Try very open chokes and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 your probably right, however i am not suggesting 1/4 and 1/2 is the correct choke for decoying. I dont change my chokes, and 1/4 and 1/2 represents the best combination of chokes for a combination of disclipines that i shoot. I can count the number of times ive shot over decoys on one hand, so a bit more choke suits my clay shooting, dray bashing, rough shooting needs best. On another note, we had 83 tree rats today for 6.5 guns (one gun went home at lunch), well chuffed best vermin drive yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 your probably right, however i am not suggesting 1/4 and 1/2 is the correct choke for decoying. I dont change my chokes, and 1/4 and 1/2 represents the best combination of chokes for a combination of disclipines that i shoot. I can count the number of times ive shot over decoys on one hand, so a bit more choke suits my clay shooting, dray bashing, rough shooting needs best. On another note, we had 83 tree rats today for 6.5 guns (one gun went home at lunch), well chuffed best vermin drive yet Yup 1/2 and 1/4 are good all rounders. Well done with the tree rats. Excelent. Did you poke 'em out first? I like a few ssg in the dray, then a few 6's afterwards. Choke - who cares. 83 is a great score, did you take a camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 We were poking out first with a few blats of any old shells, then 2 or 3 guns would take care of them. infact i will be taking more choke next time , some of the drays were 45/50 yards up (they were drays not crows nests) and all we could do was rattle them, couldnt blow them out of the tree, which we like to do as it makes sure we dont leave anything injured. No picture as we left them where they fell I will however probably buy my self a semi auto and fit it out for dray bashing, as the old O/U gives me 1 less shot to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 good onya Nick, nice shooting buddy 83 a nice number i would have stopped at 69 myself :*) Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 (edited) My beretta teknys shoots 42g of bb with no recoil and it perfect for that job. Charlie will be mopping up behind you. You'll soon have reds in your neck of the woods. Keep on top of those grey rats. Well done boys. Edited March 11, 2006 by Whitebridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 My beretta teknys shoots 42g of bb with no recoil and it perfect for that job.Charlie will be mopping up behind you. You'll soon have reds in your neck of the woods. Keep on top of those grey rats. Well done boys. 42g jesus, ****** that got my eye on a franchi 520 on another forum, its so cheap i reacon i cant loose money on it, even if its useless, i will just sell it on. i would like a beretta 301 (i know one that is as new for £300) but cant afford it. Need a gun to take the knocks, rather than taking my clay gun everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 infact ive just bought it for £125 so dont tell me they are useless or thats a rip off, becuase i dont want to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Dunganick - the 301 is bloody excellent. Had one years ago, and then sold it due to me being chuffin' stupid and found a round in the magazine (not the chamber) when I got home. Went all cold I did. Until then I was the safest shot around. Remember, remember that the safety has to be put back to 'safe' after every shot. I know that this is stupid advice to some, but if you swap between shotguns you can't be too careful. After many years I have now bought a Beretta 391, and it too is great. Drey bashing is brilliant, as the full choke and a decent weight of shot drills them straight thro'. Enjoy Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 bought a franci not the 301, i used a 301 for a few years when my dad had one, loved it to bits, however he swapped it for a 391 teknys gold, i now love that to bits even more i just need a semi auto which i can throw around the back of the keepers truck without worrying about it. at the moment i sit there stroking my O/U looking very nervous incase a stray snow flake should strike it. (and the O/U weighs alot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 (edited) bought a franci not the 301, i used a 301 for a few years when my dad had one, loved it to bits, however he swapped it for a 391 teknys gold, i now love that to bits even more i just need a semi auto which i can throw around the back of the keepers truck without worrying about it. at the moment i sit there stroking my O/U looking very nervous incase a stray snow flake should strike it. (and the O/U weighs alot) Didnt know you had snow down that end of the country nick Edited March 11, 2006 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 we got a very brief sprinkling today as it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 As anyone who has read my posts before knows, i have just purchased my first shotgun. I have recently learned that the chokes are 1/4 and cylinder. Does this affect the way the gun performs by a lot? What changes does it make?(i.e what is the difference in shooting at rabbits with open choke and shhoting at say foxs?)Many thanks, Rob Go to a clay shooting venue or one of your shoots and nail a few bits of cardboard box to a Tree or to a scatter board and try your different chokes to see what patterns you are getting. I find a tight choke using BB's a bad thing as the BB's end up all over the board Best to use a 1/4 or 1/2 choke MAX for BBs at least in MY gun anyway i aint sure about others. Like i say though try your chokes on cardboard an normal ranges you shoot at and see whats best for you. Lord geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 we got a very brief sprinkling today as it happens Tried to snow here on and of all day didnt settle not enough came down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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