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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: huntingdog16 on August 20, 2015, 09:54:19 AM

Title: Chokes for Doves?
Post by: huntingdog16 on August 20, 2015, 09:54:19 AM: I was wondering what a good choke would be to use for dove hunting or if it's better to not even use a choke? Also might as well ask what a good choke would be for ducks and geese as well.
Title: Re: Chokes for Doves?
Post by: Bill W on August 20, 2015, 09:57:10 AM: I shoot an over and under so I shoot Cylinder in one barrel and Imp Cylinder in the other as my shots are usually fairly close. If they fly further away I swap out the Cylinder for Modified.

If I shot a single barrel shotgun I'd start with Imp Cylinder and probably stick with it. Usually if one feels they need more choke, that person should probably pass on those shots.
Title: Re: Chokes for Doves?
Post by: CP on August 20, 2015, 10:01:36 AM: Quote from: huntingdog16 on August 20, 2015, 09:54:19 AM
I was wondering what a good choke would be to use for dove hunting or if it's better to not even use a choke? Also might as well ask what a good choke would be for ducks and geese as well.

How would you not use a choke?

I suggest Modified for dove, ducks & geese
Title: Re: Chokes for Doves?
Post by: WSU on August 20, 2015, 10:03:15 AM: For doves something open like improved cylinder. For ducks and geese I like full or extra full. Modified would be a good all around choke. Or, just leave the extra full in your gun and challenge yourself to be accurate!
Title: Re: Chokes for Doves?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 20, 2015, 10:03:19 AM: For dove, really think it depends on the area. If you hunt the approach to roost or over some water, Improved is pretty good. If you hunt them over open, clear fields or in high winds the modified or full chokes might shine.
Title: Re: Chokes for Doves?
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on August 20, 2015, 11:13:28 AM: :yeah:
Quote from: WSU on August 20, 2015, 10:03:15 AM
For doves something open like improved cylinder. For ducks and geese I like full or extra full. Modified would be a good all around choke. Or, just leave the extra full in your gun and challenge yourself to be accurate!

:yeah:
Title: Re: Chokes for Doves?
Post by: asmith on August 20, 2015, 11:15:15 AM: I use modified for all my bird hunting, dove, quail, waterfowl, grouse. The key is, you have to practice and know what your gun does with the loads you use and the choke you have. Pattern your gun at different distances so you know what it does, then you will know where to point when on a bird!