Kenj59 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) I’m shooting my first 3 gun match next weekend and I’d like to see what the preferred choke tube choices are. Thanks! ken Edited June 6, 2021 by Kenj59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I always used Modified or Improved Modified. Take all you have with you and examine all the stages, then decide. You also can change between stages if the distances really vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Depending on if there are any slugs required, IM is where I'd start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockader Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 It really depends on the targetry at the match, your gun, and your load. In my tacops shotgun I run Diffusion about 50% of the time. If there are heavier plates or further shots or slug steel I'll put in light mod. I will occasionally use improved mod if there's a spinner a bit further out or a plate rack with heavy plates leaning way forward. I use Xtra full if there is no shoot steel mixed in. Choke choice is really something that comes with experiencing the various targets and scenarios at matches. For your first match just use something in the mid range and you'll be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 What gun do you have? Did it come with any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenj59 Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Stoeger M3K. It was supposed to come with a modified and IC, I got two IC with it instead. I ordered a modified just to get in the middle per Blockader’s suggestion and will order am improved modified next. Edited June 8, 2021 by Kenj59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Since this is your first 3 gun match, just put the modified choke in and leave it. You will have a lot more to worry about than saving half a second by using this, that or the other choke. If you don't get the modified choke in time, just put the IC in, be safe, and have fun. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Nolan said: Since this is your first 3 gun match, just put the modified choke in and leave it. You will have a lot more to worry about than saving half a second by using this, that or the other choke. If you don't get the modified choke in time, just put the IC in, be safe, and have fun. Nolan This... I have the M3k and it's supposed to come with 3 chokes. I forget what the names are but they have 3,4 and 5 notches cut into the end of them. The 3 chokes that come with it are really all you will ever need. You should call Stoger and they should ship them to you for free. I believe the 5 notch is cylinder and they get tighter with less notches. If you enjoy the match and want to stick with it you need to take the time to pattern each choke at every distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I just shot a match last weekend and went between spreader and IC. Here in the Carolinas I have occasionally used tighter than LM, but rarely. I would suggest patterning your chokes at various distances. If you switch brands you may likely learn not all brands pattern as well as others. I see where your slugs shoot. Some peoples guns shoot left or right or high with slugs. I have adjustable sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I have CYL,IC,LM and LF. IC is my default choke( it stays in the gun most of the time). LM is used when their are a lot of pepper poppers and targets are getting close to 25 yards. LF is used for the newer magnetic attached plates on some Irish plate racks and Texas stars. Being this is your first match ear on the tight side. Modified. Patrick Kelley put out a article several years ago and recommends Light Mod as a default choke. IE put it in and leave it. A lot depends on haw you shoot and target presentation. You need to understand how the shells you use work. We have had stages were if you could you needed 3 different chokes. changing shells can give you a tighter or more open pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenj59 Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Thanks guys, I appreciate all of the great advice. It gives me a lot to work with heading into my first matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Depends on what flavor your matches are. Locals and majors in my area make extensive use of pipes on stands for targets. 2-4" in diameter, maybe 8-12" tall and sometimes 5/16" wall thickness. Them suckers are heavy and any sadistic MD worth his salt will place them at 25 yards. EF is the answer, myself and everyone I know has been burned trying them with IM. The same stage will probably have multiple aerial clays just to make sure the EF choke hurts as much as it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 LM and Skeet are the two I use the most depending on targets. If there's lots of clays I use the skeet, stages weighted towards steel and slugs = LM. And in the case of some really stubborn steel like Tony mentions, LM with a few high brass seems to work for me. Always have a box of high brass just in case. Those 1050 fps powder puff loads we all love so much sometimes just don't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, mpeltier said: few high brass What is this exactly? A type of shotgun load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 More powder-more shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: What is this exactly? A type of shotgun load? Yes, more powerful than the standard low brass loads commonly used for their mild recoil. Edited June 15, 2021 by mpeltier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowman Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I mostly use Light Modified as most of the local stages don't have lots of clays. If there are more clays, I might drop back to Improved Cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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