Bails-uk Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Hi,I've recently bought a Beretta A302 semi auto, but being as the slot in chokes that came with it are not SP stamped, I'd like to get a 1/4 choke steel proofed choke made. Has anybody done this before, can anybody point me in the right direction of a shop that might make or supply them?Any help would be much appreciated.Dave Edited April 14, 2014 by Bails-uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi,I've recently bought a Beretta A302 semi auto, but being as the mobil chokes that came with it are not SP stamped, I'd like to get a 1/4 choke steel proofed choke made. Has anybody done this before, can anybody point me in the right direction of a shop that might make or supply them? Any help would be much appreciated. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireboy Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 try here http://www.teagueprecisionchokesltdshop.co.uk/store/Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Whats the point of a steel proof choke if the barrel is not steel proof ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I thought the 302 had a unique choke with a dirty great locking ring and NOT mobil coke? Maybe there were a couple of versions or the barrel was changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 not sure the 302 is steel proof,my outlander a300 is steel proof,get one of those chokes if they,re the same.they are the shorter mobil chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Do not know if they are steel proofed but they are available from here. http://www.brignoliarmi.com/523/hunting-articles-beretta-choque-choque-fro-a302 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 to find out if it is ok for steel I would phone Nigel Taegue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 303 and 302 chokes are different the 302 ones are slide in fit held in place by a knurled nut 303 are screw in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I thought the 302 had a unique choke with a dirty great locking ring and NOT mobil coke? Maybe there were a couple of versions or the barrel was changed? Your right... just checked and not Mobil Choke, but if the wad contains the steel shot, I was hoping it might be ok to just get a steel shot proofed 1/4 choke made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks for the link Fireboy, I've been in contact with Nigel Teague and he says he can make me a choke, I'm gonna go with a 1/4 or 3/8 Steel Proofed choke. Thanks for your feedback and help Guys Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul87 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Wouldn't worry about a steel proof choke as said before the barrel is not steel proof. Most guns are fine firing steel as long as you use 1/2 choke or less and stay away from the high performance steel loads. I have used plenty in my 302 with 1/4 and the barrels are like mirrors, choke is fine too. Generally use 32-36g #4 shot. Keep within the pressure tolerances of the barrel and you will be fine. Most steel loads are desinged to stay in the wad until it leaves the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thank you Paul, that's what I wanted to hear!....somebody who has an A302 and uses Steel shot through it. I'll save the money I was going to spend on the choke and get myself some 32g and 36g #4 steel shot and try them out in my 1/4 choke. Thanks again Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) As has been said mate, the a302 IS NOT proofed for high performance steel. You can however use standard steel, but don't choke too tight. My recommendation... Buy some Gamebore Super Steel - 32g No.4, put 1/2 choke (or less) in, and stop worrying Edited April 17, 2014 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks wildfowler, thats exactly what I'm going to do. I'm new to steel shot, so just needed to hear that I'm ok shooting it and now it's time to practice ....thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks wildfowler, thats exactly what I'm going to do. I'm new to steel shot, so just needed to hear that I'm ok shooting it and now it's time to practice ....thanks! No problem it's worth patterning the cartridge through different chokes (Cyl, 1/4, 1/2), and decide for yourself which looks most appropriate for your shooting situation. I normally use 1/4 choke for steel, but most of my friends use 1/2 choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 What size target and at what distance do you do your patterning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 At what ever range you tend to shoot things. Then see if a pigeon sized target can fit in the gaps. Or duck or whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Makes sense, cheers Ginge. I'll get on to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul87 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thank you Paul, that's what I wanted to hear!....somebody who has an A302 and uses Steel shot through it. I'll save the money I was going to spend on the choke and get myself some 32g and 36g #4 steel shot and try them out in my 1/4 choke. Thanks again Paul. Your welcome One other tip about the A302 is if you don't have a cylinder choke it can be shot as cylinder without any choke in as there is no internal threading. Just make sure you screw the knurled end back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks for that Paul, I did wonder why there was no cylinder choke, so that makes a lot of sense. They are a great looking gun aren't they and really reliable, I loved my old A301, thats why I went for the A302. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul87 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 They are very good mine took a dip in the sea one morning whilst wildfowling, I cleaned it as soon as I got home obviously and it has been flawless in the 3 years since. Believe it or not it is more reliable than my Urika. I have himmed and hahhed at parting with it but when it comes to it I can't bring myself round to selling it lol. It doesn't get cleaned often but never jams. It really is amazing that it works so well after more than 30 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bails-uk Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Keep hold of it, you'd only regret selling her. The old one's are always the best, mine will be making its first outing with me this year.... Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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