RE: Choke Question
Well, a ported choke works by "stripping" or slowing down the wad, seperating it from the shot. So that the wad, which is lighter and faster, won't "push" through the shot, causing a bad pattern.
Well, the Federal Flight controls are designed so that the wad stays with the shot longer. So in reality, if you use a ported choke, you are really doing the opposite of what the shells were designed for. Federal even has this on their web site.
BUT, I have read where a lot of people are getting good patterns with a ported choke and the new federals.