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Old 02-26-2014 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Josmund
Great advice this far.

You will need at least two different chokes. One for Turkey Hunting and one for Bird Hunting. Fortunately, they aren't too expensive. Chokes come as follows:

1) Improved Cylinder - wide pattern shortest range. Good for hunting in the trees for Grouse as an example.

2) Modified - A little tighter good for many bird hunting applications and a must when shooting steel shot.

3) Full - Tightest groups. best for long range hunting but accuracy is a must as your pattern will be tight.

4) Extra Full - These are your Turkey Chokes. One could write a novel on which is best. do some research but if you call the birds in close, you can use any choke.

What you need depends on how you wish to use the gun and what shells you plan on using. Lot's of options.
Wouldn't a Full Choke work for both bird and Turkey Hunting?

Edit: if I actually read alittle further, you did say you could really use any choke for Turkey Hunting if you call them in close
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