Zoomy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I know this has probably been hashed to death but the more I read the more confused I am. Some say the stock choke is fine and others say a light modified is needed. Then There are those that say anything more that a cylinder choke will mess with the wad and pattern. Before 3-Gun the only shotgun experience I had was shooting rabbits with an old Savage side by side. Chokes seem to be a mystery to me and more art than science. I would like to purchase once and not look back so please school me. Which one will work the best in this sport? Does an extended choke make sense since I am installing a Carbon Arms 9 round Versatube? Not looking to save money either. Been down that sorry road too many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop414 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Go to CDNN Sports and buy 3 or 4 different sizes. Depending on the stage you may need cyl, full or something in between. At $10 per choke, it's worth having choices. Also, I prefer the extended for ease of changing and to double check they are tight before a stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You only need two chokes. Light Modified is the general go-to choke for most stages. It reliably knocks down hard set plates, puts most of your pattern on spinners, works well with slugs and is open enough that flying targets are easy to hit. The only time I don't use LM is on a stage that is all clay targets. For that I use a Cylinder Bore choke. My 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomy Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks guys, I'm ordering tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealkoop Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I agree with the above. I purchased the extended LM and FULL chokes from CDNN for 10 bucks each. I also recently have taken my "tactical" choke that is provided with the versamax tac and but the end off (making it tac ops legal) so I have a cyl bore extended choke as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPeel Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I use a diffuser for all clays, light modified for 99% of everything else, but keep a light full in the bag for special occasions such as plate racks at distance, or a spinner that's a little further than I like for LM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 http://www.multigunmedia.com/3gn-choke-and-loads.pdf Why wonder, when you can know ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradgsxr Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 For 3 gun you can likely get by with a light mod but if you do any shotgun matches or other shotgun shooting, I like to have a skeet or cylinder for clays in the air etc...(fairly close ) an Improved cyl, light mod, and at least a full or light full for longer shots on steel etc... You also may need to control your pattern better if there are no-shoots next to your targets etc... so I have 5-6 chokes and I use the extended as they are nicer to deal with - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Pat's article should be mandatory reading before getting a bunch of "It feels like" or "steel drops with authority" or some other non-quantified answer. Again Mssr Kelly, thanks for doing the actual testing. Edited February 20, 2014 by Neomet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxymajor Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You need 3. Cylinder- light mod - imp mod The imp mod will save you some steps eventually at a match. I also use when the no-shoots are tricky. ... And read Patrick's great article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodie Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You only need two chokes. Light Modified is the general go-to choke for most stages. It reliably knocks down hard set plates, puts most of your pattern on spinners, works well with slugs and is open enough that flying targets are easy to hit. The only time I don't use LM is on a stage that is all clay targets. For that I use a Cylinder Bore choke. My 2 cents After reading Pat's article and getting more and more match time in, I agree with this almost 100%. I have found that for heavier knockover buckshot targets at 30 or 35 yards need an IM if you do not have flight control buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomy Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Patrick's article really brought it home. thanks for the help. I will be picking up an Cylinder, LM and IM and set up in the back yard range for some serious practice and testing. I have some 6" rounds and a couple of poppers and clay holders to work with. Hopefully I will have a plan by the time things get going here in spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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