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Shells for a ported choke #1149935 01/05/10 05:02 AM
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Just picked up a Kicks High Flyer modified choke...pretty excited about using it...its a ported choke and i haven't ever used one or been around one...i normally use Remington 3" 2 shot...i heard you can't use black cloud shells on ported chokes and i was wondering why and if they are the only ones you aren't supposed to use



Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: pikefall04] #1150102 01/05/10 08:04 AM
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i use black clouds with a kicks mod i bought this year. i dont see any problems yet, im about 5 boxes into this combo.



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Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: ishootspoonies] #1150104 01/05/10 08:08 AM
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You'll be fine, the BC's are the only ones causing problems with ported barrels, chokes and wad stripping chokes, the forward facing petals hang up and cause an obstruction, which has caused numerous barrel failures.


Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: Delta Waterfowl] #1150320 01/05/10 02:39 PM
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I've never heard that about BC and ported barrels. I know about the wad stripping choke problem. I can't see how it would matter at all. But with the choke I know you are fine. What's the deal with porting anyway...it doesnt help anything really does it?

As for shells get a few you like and try them out on paper.



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Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: Marcstar] #1150751 01/05/10 05:44 PM
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Federal recommends NO ported chokes and NO chokes with wad strippers or grabbers.


Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: sptaylor] #1150761 01/05/10 05:48 PM
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I wouldn't want to be huntin' with ya. Those things can be loud. haha


Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: Marcstar] #1150796 01/05/10 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted By: Delta Waterfowl
You'll be fine, the BC's are the only ones causing problems with ported barrels, chokes and wad stripping chokes, the forward facing petals hang up and cause an obstruction, which has caused numerous barrel failures.


so dont use black cloud with your KHF choke.

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Federal recommends NO ported chokes and NO chokes with wad strippers or grabbers.


Federal is the manufacturer of Black Cloud, fyi

Stick with the regular shells.

Marcstar, ports are supposed to help with recoil (kinda like a muzzle break in a rifle) and I've been told that if they are positioned right it diverts the gas in a way that is supposed to hold tighter patterns but I dont believe the second part.

Ported and short barrels are loud as balls though...


Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: wlgorman] #1151175 01/05/10 08:54 PM
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Once you find a spent BC wad it becomes obvious why it is not a good idea to use them in barrels/chokes that are ported.




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Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: deckhand] #1151314 01/05/10 09:54 PM
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I use a ported choke but don't shoot black cloud lol



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Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: wlgorman] #1151360 01/05/10 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted By: LuckyDucker
I wouldn't want to be huntin' with ya. Those things can be loud. haha


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Ported and short barrels are loud as balls though...


hmmm, I shoot a 24" barrel with a ported choke, doesn't seem all that loud to me.

I don't shoot BC though grin



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I wouldn't want to be huntin' with ya. Those things can be loud. haha


Originally Posted By: wlgorman

Ported and short barrels are loud as balls though...


hmmm, I shoot a 24" barrel with a ported choke, doesn't seem all that loud to me.

I don't shoot BC though grin


BC has nothing to do with the noise. Ask your hunting partner! My 870 (never use it anymore) has a 24" barrel and I got one buddy that does nothing but cry everytime we hunt next to each other


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I wouldn't want to be huntin' with ya. Those things can be loud. haha


Originally Posted By: wlgorman

Ported and short barrels are loud as balls though...


hmmm, I shoot a 24" barrel with a ported choke, doesn't seem all that loud to me.

I don't shoot BC though grin


BC has nothing to do with the noise. Ask your hunting partner! My 870 (never use it anymore) has a 24" barrel and I got one buddy that does nothing but cry everytime we hunt next to each other


I try not to hunt with people who cry. grin

I like my short barrel, makes it easier to get into the tough areas while its strapped on my back and it points quick in heavy cover.



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Well I guess I know the so called reasons what a ported barrel should do but I'd like to see one independent study that proves it. All Ive been able to confirm is that they are loud as hell.



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Re: Shells for a ported choke [Re: Marcstar] #1152504 01/06/10 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted By: Marcstar
Well I guess I know the so called reasons what a ported barrel should do but I'd like to see one independent study that proves it. All Ive been able to confirm is that they are loud as hell.


I think they're for thinning out your lease? You get three guys, lease a nice little pond holding some groceries, build blinds and setup all summer, season starts, it fills up with ducks, you whip out your 24" ported barrel pump or O/U gun and pretty soon you got the little pond all to your lonesome?


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Well I guess I know the so called reasons what a ported barrel should do but I'd like to see one independent study that proves it. All Ive been able to confirm is that they are loud as hell.


I think they're for thinning out your lease? You get three guys, lease a nice little pond holding some groceries, build blinds and setup all summer, season starts, it fills up with ducks, you whip out your 24" ported barrel pump or O/U gun and pretty soon you got the little pond all to your lonesome?


I do hunt alot by myself rofl



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You should use a choke designed for Blackclouds if that is what you shoot. It makes a difference!



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