0791john Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 hi i wonder if any body can help , ive just brought a beretta 686e abd after a couple of extended chockes for clay shooting but undure which two to get , im thinking a skeet and 1/4 would i be right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag357 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Been shooting clays for years and reckon 1/4,1/4 will break most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0791john Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Don't I need at 1/4 in bottom and 1/2 in the top as the clay will be a bit further away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 1/2 and FULL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 but undure which two to get , im thinking a skeet and 1/4 would i be right? I've not been here for long but I do know you have opened a big can of worms! Many people have their own opinions and you are going to get all of them. I took up clays last year and the best advice I had was "it doesn't matter what the choke is if your aim is good". I have an O/U with full and 1/2 and a semi with 1/4. Both seem to give similar results.The only difference might be down to the disciple you are going for. Yeah,I know it's not that simple but I think there is more to gain from focusing on how you handle the gun before you start finessing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) All depends on the clay, yes for game you assume that if you miss with the 1/4 choke you will need a tighter choke ie 1/2 as target is further away, but clay shooting can be any target and 2nd target can be closer, to be fair 1/4 & 1/2 will hit most clays most of the time, fast going away clays will generally not be hit with 1/4 or skeet chokes although there will always be some that are hit, your best bet if you feel you need to buy chokes is to get Skeet 1/4 1/2 3/4 That is plenty Please note that I am a very good clay shot and generally don't miss any ( that's cos I don't let the ******* get out of the box) Edited November 24, 2013 by sishyplops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 What sort of clays? Skeet? Sporting? DTL? OT? 1/4 in bottom 1/2 in top would only work for discipline with full use at each target ( trap singles) generally you would go tighter 1/2 3/4 or 3/4 full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I shoot my DT10 Sporter for all my clay shooting and use 3/4 & 3/4 at my local club. I prefer to use tighter chockes at my home club as they generally give a much better break (dust or firework style). You are either dead on them or miss. You know your local clubs birds so technically they should become easier. If I go somewhere else to shoot sporting, I will open up the choke size to allow for a slightly wider pattern on unfamiliar birds. I would generally use 1/2 & 1/2 in that scenario. However depending on the bird you need to evaluate what you are going to need. For close in driven birds, you could shoot Skeet & Cylinder as they provide a net for the clay to run in to. If it's a 50 yard springer you may be inclined to go back to 3/4 & 3/4. Just my thoughts on the matter. However I would say, DO NOT get caught up in chokes to much. As long as the guns pointing in the right direction, the clays going to break. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 3/4 and full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicrobed Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 1/2 and 1/4 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 All depends on the clay, yes for game you assume that if you miss with the 1/4 choke you will need a tighter choke ie 1/2 as target is further away, but clay shooting can be any target and 2nd target can be closer, to be fair 1/4 & 1/2 will hit most clays most of the time, fast going away clays will generally not be hit with 1/4 or skeet chokes although there will always be some that are hit, your best bet if you feel you need to buy chokes is to get Skeet 1/4 1/2 3/4 That is plenty Please note that I am a very good clay shot and generally don't miss any ( that's cos I don't let the ******* get out of the box) Exactly what he said......he is an ace shot, I know, I shoot with him, (in a learning picking up tips sort of way !).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevorevans Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 1/2 & 1/2 here (Teague). Sporting shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Anything from cylinder and 1/4 up to 1/2 and 1/2 would be fine for 95% of layouts in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Cylinder and skeet or skeet and a quarter will do most just fine, as u get better tighten them up if u like. Will break clays just fine.out to 45 yards and any rubbish about side on clays etc etc is just that, providing u use 7.5 -8 size shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Cylinder and skeet or skeet and a quarter will do most just fine, as u get better tighten them up if u like. Will break clays just fine.out to 45 yards and any rubbish about side on clays etc etc is just that, providing u use 7.5 -8 size shot. i disagree with edge on at 45 yrds, so i believe do all manufacturers of Trap discipline guns, if you have ever pattern plated a shot at 45 yrds you will know what i mean, as i said in my post, yes some will be hit but why ruin your chances, i would rather use more choke than less, but advice to a beginner who is not shooting any disciplines (trap or skeet) is to put 1/4 and 1/2 in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Maybe I do it for fun and have been lucky but I have never noticed a difference other than its harder with tighter chokes and they all seem to break the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettadevon Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 i have a beretta ultralight with 28inch barrels, even though this is a game gun i use this for all my shooting. have it choked at 1/4 in bottom and 1/2 in top. they clays break well with the 1/4 and even quite high pigeons or crows drop like stones from the 1/4 barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcbr Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) . Edited November 27, 2013 by Mrcbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcbr Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I shoot exact same gun and find 2 x 1/4s give good results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 The only difference might be down to the disciple you are going for. Judas, always take out Judas first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Sporting clays 1/4 & 1/2 Edited November 27, 2013 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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