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Duck,
Goose & Upland Bird
Choke Selection & Ammo Tips
from Roger Raisch "The Choke Pro"
| Duck
Goose
Upland
Bird |
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Note:
all shotguns shoot differently, even identical models, so this
advice is not 100% guaranteed for YOUR
shotgun. You may have to change chokes and/or ammunition to
get the best performance from your gun. |
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Duck Choke Selection & Ammo Tips
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Decoying |
Pass
Shooting |
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<
20 yds
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20
- 30 yds |
30
- 40 yds |
40
yds plus |
| Choke |
Constriction |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
| Improved
Cylinder |
.010 |
1, 2, 3, 4 shot |
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| Light
Modified |
.015 |
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1, 2, 3, 4 shot |
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Modified
best
overall choke |
.020 |
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1, 2, 3, 4 shot |
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| Improved
Modified |
.025 |
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1, 2, 3, 4 shot |
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| Tips:
1. Choose the choke based
on the range ( distance in yards ).
Shooting over decoys is usually at 30
yards or less.
Pass shooting is usually at longer
distances.
2. If you want to start by buying just one choke, the best overall choke
for duck
is Modified.
3. Depending upon the size
of the duck, use #1 shot or smaller.
The larger the shot, the more open the
choke should be. The longer the range the
tighter the choke should be. 4.
To determine which load provides the best pattern density and most
even pellet
distribution, it's necessary to pattern a
variety of loads at different distances. 5.
The best overall shot for duck
is # 2 Fasteel®
by Kent.
Below are the loads offered by
Kent.
| FASTEEL®
Waterfowl |
| 12 |
3
1/2" |
1300 |
1
9/16 oz |
BBB,
BB, 1, 2, 3 |
| 12 |
3
1/2" |
1550 |
1
3/8 oz |
BBB,
BB, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 12 |
3
1/2" |
1625 |
1
1/4oz |
BB,
1, 2, 3 |
| 12 |
3" |
1300 |
1
3/8 oz |
BBB,
BB, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 12 |
3" |
1425 |
1
1/4 oz |
BBB,
BB, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 12 |
3" |
1560 |
1
1/8 oz |
BB,
1, 2, 3,4 , 6 |
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1300 |
1
1/4 oz |
BB,
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1425 |
1
1/8 oz |
BB,
2, 3, 4, 6 |
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1550 |
1
1/16 oz |
BB,
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 20 |
3" |
1550 |
7/8
oz |
2,
3, 4 |
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Goose Choke Selection & Ammo Tips
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Decoying |
Pass
Shooting |
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<
20 yds
|
20
- 30 yds |
30
- 40 yds |
40
yds plus |
| Choke |
Constriction |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
| Improved
Cylinder |
.010 |
BB,
BBB, T, F
shot |
BB,
BBB, T, F
shot |
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Light
Modified
best
overall choke |
.015 |
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BB,
BBB, T, F
shot |
BB,
BBB, T, F
shot |
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| Tips:
1. Choose the choke based
on the range ( distance in yards ).
Shooting over decoys is usually at 30
yards or less.
Pass shooting is usually at longer
distances.
2. If you want to start by buying just one choke, the best overall choke
for goose is
Light Modified.
3. Depending upon the size
of the goose, use BB shot or larger.
The larger the shot, the more open the
choke should be. The longer the range the
tighter the choke should be. 4.
To determine which load provides the best pattern density and most
even pellet
distribution, it's necessary to pattern a
variety of loads at different distances. 5.
The best overall shot for goose is BB
Fasteel®
by Kent.
Below are the loads offered by
Kent.
| FASTEEL®
Waterfowl |
| 12 |
3
1/2" |
1300 |
1
9/16 oz. |
BBB,
BB, 1, 2, 3 |
| 12 |
3
1/2" |
1550 |
1
3/8 oz. |
BBB,
BB, 1,2, 3, 4 |
| 12 |
3
1/2" |
1625 |
1
1/4oz. |
BB,
1, 2, 3 |
| 12 |
3" |
1300 |
1
3/8 oz. |
BBB,
BB, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 12 |
3" |
1425 |
1
1/4 oz. |
BBB,
BB, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 12 |
3" |
1560 |
1
1/8 oz. |
BB,
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1300 |
1
1/4 oz. |
BB,
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1425 |
1
1/8 oz. |
BB,
2, 3, 4, 6 |
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1550 |
1
1/16 oz. |
BB,
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 20 |
3" |
1550 |
7/8
oz. |
2,
3, 4 |
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Upland Bird Choke
Selection & Ammo Tips
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Dove |
Crow |
Pheasant |
Grouse |
Quail |
| Choke |
Constriction |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
Shot
Sizec |
| Skeet |
.005 |
7 1/2, 8 shot |
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8 shot |
| Improved
Cylinder |
.010 |
7 1/2, 8 shot |
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7 1/2, 8 shot |
7 1/2, 8 shot |
| Light
Modified |
.015 |
7 1/2, 8 shot |
5, 6 shot |
5, 6 shot |
7 1/2, 8 shot |
7 1/2, 8 shot |
| Modified |
.020 |
7 1/2, 8 shot |
5, 6 shot |
5, 6 shot |
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| Improved
Modified |
.025 |
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5, 6 shot |
5, 6 shot |
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| Light
Full |
.030 |
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5, 6 shot |
5, 6 shot |
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| Full |
.035 |
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5, 6 shot |
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| Tips: 1.
Choose the choke based on the range you plan on shooting.
The closer the range the more open the
choke should be. The longer the range the
tighter the choke should be.
2. Depending upon the size of the bird, use # 5 shot
or smaller.
The larger the shot, the more open the
choke should be. 3.
To determine which load provides the best pattern density and most
even pellet
distribution, it's necessary to pattern a
variety of loads at different distances. 5.
The best overall shot for upland birds is Ultimate
Diamond Shot®
by Kent.
Below are the loads offered by
Kent.
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1400 |
1
1/2 oz. |
4,
5, 6 |
| 12 |
2
3/4" |
1330 |
1
1/4 oz. |
4,
5, 6, 7 1/2 |
| 16 |
2
3/4" |
1200 |
1
oz. |
6,
7 1/2 |
| 20 |
2
3/4" |
1240 |
1
oz. |
6,
7 1/2 |
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© 1998 - 2008 Roger W. Raisch * Nadine Adele, all rights reserved |
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