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Old 02-27-2002 | 10:40 PM
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Default Quail choke and shot size

I was planning on a quail hunt within the next few weeks and was wondering what choke tube i should put in my Beretta 390, modified or imp. cyl.?? Plus, should i use 8 shot or 7.5 shot.. or does the shot depend on the tube size? As you can see i'm inexperienced and would love some help.
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Old 02-28-2002 | 06:28 PM
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Default RE: Quail choke and shot size

I use a Remington 1100 LT20 with 26" Imp and 1oz 7.5. works like a champ.....
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Old 02-28-2002 | 06:51 PM
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Default RE: Quail choke and shot size

I'd go with I/C and 1 O/Z 7 1/2's I asume your talking preserve quail they aren't as strong on the wing as wild birds
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Old 03-05-2002 | 04:00 PM
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Default RE: Quail choke and shot size

I like to shoot an O/U with Cylinder in the first barrel and Imp Cylinder in the second using 7 1/2 shot.

Why two chokes? The first shot is usually pretty close, and the birds may be close to one another, allowing more chance of a "2-for-1" shot. By the time I get a second shot off, the birds are already a distance away and I will need more choke.

Not everyone will agree with this, however this is how I do it.
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Old 03-05-2002 | 05:08 PM
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I use a Remmington 870 Wingmaster with a full choke barrel and use 7.5 shot, but with your two options i think either would work just fine, i'd flip a coin for the choke and go with 7.5 shot.
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