Trapshooter1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) I was wandering if a light modified choke would pattern tight enough for trap shooting I normally use a modified choke but I am wanting to get some new chokes does anyone use a light modified choke for trap shooting? Keep in mind I am talking about trap where your 16 yards from the trap house. Also I normally shoot 1 1/8 oz. loads but I will use some 1 oz. loads as well will they pattern tight enough in a light modified to never miss because of a loose pattern? Edited June 10, 2009 by Trapshooter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayshooter08 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Not a problem, lite mod, I shoot it with 1 ounce loads. It will hit em hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 thanks alot i think i am going to get some briley titans i found some on sale $30 off i still am hesitant about paying that much for a choke but they are good chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Chokes are funny. You can call them whatever you want, but in the end, you don't really know what you have until you see what the pattern looks like on pattern paper. That being said...generally: Light modified is OK if you tend to shoot fast. If not, use a modified. Generally I shoot a modified for 16 yard singles. I shoot 1 ounce of 8-1/2 shot. You will find that most trap shooters prefer a tighter choke. (Leo Harrison is often quoted as having said, "you can use any choke you want, as long as its a full choke.") If you use a light modified and find you are "drawing dust" or "little chips" and not getting good solid breaks, use something tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am only going to get one choke to save money do you think a modified will work for handicap and doubles or should i get an improved modified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am only going to get one choke to save money do you think a modified will work for handicap and doubles or should i get an improved modified? Improved modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am only going to get one choke to save money do you think a modified will work for handicap and doubles or should i get an improved modified? How far back in handicap? If you're only shooting 20-22 yards, modified is (typically) enough. If you're going to shoot at 25 yards, an improved modified might be a better choice. 27? Full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 I will be shooting at 27 next year but I dont want to get 2 chokes maybe I will just bring my stock full choke if I notice the improved modified is not patterning tight enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Are you shooting a semi-auto or an over-under for doubles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 neither a super nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 neither a super nova Your shooting doubles with a SN. Sweet, you da man! I shoot skeet with my nova. Just a bit more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yea I can out shoot some people shooting doubles with browning citori xts with a gun that costs $2000 less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 neither a super nova I'd go with a modified choke for doubles and singles, and in handicap until about 22 yards, then an IM until you get back to about 25, then a full from 26 or 27. Just my opinion, and your mileage may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 what about a light full __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Depending on who you get your chokes from, there's almost no difference between a light full and an improved modified. Kinda splitting hairs there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Depending on who you get your chokes from, there's almost no difference between a light full and an improved modified. Kinda splitting hairs there. I know that I will get a briley but I checked their website and an IM has a .025 constriction and a LF has a .030 constriction so not much of a difference. But you said full for 26 and 27 and I was wandering if a light full would work. __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGWILD Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 http://www.briley.com/2009/sportingclays.html give Briley a call they can help with solving your issue of trying to save $$$! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I know that I will get a briley but I checked their website and an IM has a .025 constriction and a LF has a .030 constriction so not much of a difference. But you said full for 26 and 27 and I was wondering if a light full would work. __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me Probably. When you get to 27, your success, or lack thereof, has more to do with you than the choke you choose. I've only gotten as far back as 25 in ATA (now at 24.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 I guess I just go with tighter is better and get an IM and a full thanks for the help __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanceriley Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 i thought patterns depend on the shotshells?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 i thought patterns depend on the shotshells?? Patterns depend on the diameter of the barrel, how much lead is in the shotshell, the size of the shot, the design of the wad, and the choke and probably something I didn't mention. __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Patterns depend on the diameter of the barrel, how much lead is in the shotshell, the size of the shot, the design of the wad, and the choke and probably something I didn't mention. __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me I don't know if pressure ( powder charge) has to do with patterning as well but I'm sure it would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapshooter1 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 I don't know if pressure ( powder charge) has to do with patterning as well but I'm sure it would. I am not sure about that but I bet it makes a difference as well. __________________ a-s-sume makes an a-s-s out of u and me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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