16 bore - chokes for game shooting.

[Bear68]

I hope to be picking up an AYA 16 bore over the next couple of days, which will used mainly for game shooting. It's currently choked 1/2 and full. I know time will tell, but would this be a bit tight? I'll be using fibre wad cartridges with 26.5gms of 6 shot.

[fenboy]

I am sure it will be fine , my 16 bore is choked extra full in both barrels !!

[sishyplops]

I use 1/2 and full in norfolk, brings them down a treat

[Hector Vector]

I've got two 16 bores, one choked T/C and full and the other T/C and 1/4. Don't get too hung up on how your gun is choked, it doesn't make a great deal of difference if you're pointing it in the right place. T/C accounts for a lot of birds, including the high ones. I'd favour more open chokes that really tight ones in any gun.

[everycal]

Whatevers in it, No idea what's in mine but it works like a dream!

[Bear68]

Thanks for the replies - I'll keep the chokes as they are and save the cost of having them altered. Never used a 16 bore before, so looking forward to giving it a try over the next few weeks.

[browning123]

I/4 & 1/2 is favourite.

[Alycidon]

If walked up or rough I would leave it alone. If driven you MIGHT want to consider opening it up.

 

Open chokes throw a wider pattern but a shorter shot string, tighter chokes = smaller diameter spread but longer shot string.

 

So, how good a shot are you, honestly.

 

If you are a 1 for 2 man leave it alone, 1 for 5 then open the choke barrel only to about 1/2 choke, but before investing any money in it see hwo it fits and how you get on with it. Dont be tempted to stuff heavy loads through it, it will be unpleasant to shoot. I would think no more than 26gr.

 

A

[wildfowler.250]

chokes sound fine but isn't that a bit of a light shell? I use 28 gram in my 20 and 32 grams in my 12.

[Paul223]

I would think no more than 26gr.

 

A

I'm using 28 gram hull high pheasant through mine and they're nice and easy, 26 gram are hardly noticeable, 32 gram alph max a bit punchy

[figgy]

Try different fiber wad carts as they all pattern differently. A tight cart in the open choke and a loose patterning in the tight choke will give you similar results from both barrels.

 

You can have a different spread to suit your needs without altering the gun.

 

Or just forget about choke and enjoy your gun and shooting

 

Figgy

[Bear68]

Thanks, lads. I had my first day out with the new gun yesterday; 2 birds for 2 shots, including one which had flown down the line, I don't think I'll bother altering the chokes for the time being.

Edited December 15, 2013 by Bear68

[everycal]

awesome. Good job!