Skybroom Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Does anyone know the size of the factory choke tubes that come with a SBEII? I don't know how exact the factory tubes are when comparing several tubes of the same type but even a close range would help me. I did some patterning using my factory IC and Modified tubes with several different steel duck loads at 40 yards. The IC tube was near terrible while the modified tube threw much better patterns with several of the loads. My problem is I rarely shoot at ducks as far as 40 yards and the Mod tube is too tight for close range shots. I think an aftermarket tube in between the factory Mod and IC would probably give me the best overall pattern density and spread but I don't have a clue as to what to look for. I don't have a way to measure my current chokes either. Anybody have numbers for the factory tubes or advice on where to look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhen Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I've learned much about Benelli chokes, and chokes in general, from Carlson's Chokes: http://www.choketube.com/crio-plus.html Many buy several extended chokes from them for a wide variety of applications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybroom Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thanks MH. I think my best bet would be a skeet 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I think an aftermarket tube in between the factory Mod and IC would probably give me the best overall pattern density and spread but I don't have a clue as to what to look for. I think my best bet would be a skeet 2. Skeet2 is less than IC. I would try a different IC choke or a different ammo or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cootcommander Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Use Briley light modified X2. I have had great results with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybroom Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Use Briley light modified X2. I have had great results with it. What shells have you had good results with? I have Expert #3, Kent 1560fps #2, Kent (slower) #3, Black Cloud #3. I am hoping to find something that patterns well with the cheaper stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cootcommander Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Placed 150 pellets inside a 30 inch circle with BC #2 3.5's at forty yards. Had similar results with Kent. The x2 choke isn't that much(45) and it does well. I shoot them in all my guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybroom Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Thanks! I will check into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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