Grumpy Old Git Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 OK, first stupid question. I’ve been a member on here for a while now so I think I’m entitled to one I’ve been shooting steel carts though my B525, with ¼ and ½ chokes fitted. According to the etching on the chokes, ¼ equates to ¾ lead and ½ to full lead when using steel. As I’m a beginner (for the second time) it seems I’m incapable of hitting a pigs **** with a banjo. Which chokes would I need to fit to equate to ¼ and ½ when using steel? All opinions gratefully received. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Chokes aren't going to make the slightest difference to your aim, start by pointing the gun in the right place first, then worry about if you are smoking the clay instead of just chipping it. Use open chokes, cylinder and improved. You'll hit everything you are presented with if you are pointing it in the correct place. Once you are hitting everything, then start tightening up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 try inproverd n 1/4 to spred the shot a bit more n practice your swing n follow throw mate best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Cylinder and 1/4 should do it fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Cheers chaps, I'll give that a go at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 The chokes don't pattern equivalent by choking down, ie a 1/2 choke with steel still throws much the some pattern diameter as it does with lead, Steel gives a slightly better pattern edge shape and more even pellet spread because they are harder and fewer deform in the barrel, but the inertia per pellet is less. The reason for suggesting that steel choking is 2 chokes down is that gun manufacturers don't want you using ( and usually won't g'tee a gun / barrels / chokes ) if you use steel through a choke tighter than half. This is because the steel does not deform and the pressures are higher at the muzzle exit with a tight choke. This could lead to stripping out you choke or bulging the barrels. Steel proofed guns have been checked that they are strong enough to shoot steel at all choke levels. Leave your chokes alone, choose the choke for the range you shoot at i.e. Cy 20 - 25m 1/4 25-30m 1/2 30 -35m 3/4 35 - 40m full 40 + m If the gun is not steel proofed don't use more than 1/2 choke. With steel, compensate with the shot size for the lack of density, and use on number heavier - viz, where you sue a no 8 lead, go for 7 steel. Down choking does have a similar effect as it will place more pellets onto the target / quarry, but you need to be a more accurate shot of you use tighter chokes at closer ranges. Go for pattern optimisation of 30" pattern with whatever pellet type you choose. Jerry Parks Young CPSA Senior Coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Great reply, thanks Clayman Hopefully be reporting an increase on my 50% last weekend soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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