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Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 01:24 PM
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ChadTRG42
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What choke do you run for dove? I've been running a cylinder choke, and can not get those long shots on dove, which seem to be most of my shots lately. I'm running 2 3/4", 1 oz, 7 1/2" shot. I have a modified and Imp cyl chokes to choose from. I'm leaning to the modified.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 01:29 PM
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They're not looking for one thing right....they're looking for one thing wrong.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 01:32 PM
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 02:33 PM
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It depends... I shoot either a 20ga or 28ga so for field hunting (sunflowers) I always choke up to IC/Mod or mod/IM depending on how hard the wind is blowing. For tank hunting where shots will be closer, I almost always go with a Cyl/IC or skt/skt.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 02:49 PM
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Modified for me.... I have improved and full but find the modified best for 7.5 and 8 shot 12 ga.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 02:51 PM
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Modified, but take the chokes/tool with you and if the shots change you can change with them.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 03:52 PM
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Modified, but take the chokes/tool with you and if the shots change you can change with them.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/08/14 04:55 PM
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 12:14 AM
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Like others. I usually shoot IC, bit switched to LM. Should have stuck with IC as they were flying close and low. LM wasn't that bad, but it was better at shots a little farther out.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 12:46 AM
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For shots under 30 yds. or so I shoot a Imp. Cyl and prefer 8's. Beyond that I have an over/under with mod/ full and prefer 7 1/2's for those high flying birds.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 01:22 AM
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Modified upper - first shot Improved lower- second shot
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 02:25 AM
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Jeff Elder
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Modified upper - first shot Improved lower- second shot Why are you shooting your top barrel first, and why is your first shot your tighter choke ?
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 02:32 AM
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I like ic better on doves since it will often cripple them on the ground and you can find them easier flapping their wings if no dogs.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 02:54 AM
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Longer shots I would use a modified choke.
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 12:44 PM
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Modified upper - first shot Improved lower- second shot Why are you shooting your top barrel first, and why is your first shot your tighter choke ? x2
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Re: Best choke for dove??
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09/09/14 12:50 PM
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Out here 99.9% of us shoot mod.
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