Seneca Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hi there, Just a quick question for the board. Specifically, which of the chokes that came with my Benelli Nova should I be using for waterfowling? I normally use Hevi-Shot "#2" and "B" for duck and geese with the choke marked "**" (2 marks). Seems to work well from a blind, but I would like to know if the other chokes would be more appropriate. Thanks, Seneca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 That's Improved Modified. Try the *** choke... Modified. It's a little bit tighter and should put more shot on target at 30-40 yards. * = Full ** = Improved Modified *** = Modified **** = Improved Cylinder ***** = Cylinder Click Here for a guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhen Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Tucker, quit swearing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Son of a choke tube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamplover11 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 wow is your improved modified for steel? cus my SBE came with a improved mod and it says not to be used with steel shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 wow did you read the original post? Do you know what hevi-shot is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamplover11 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 all i was asking is if he is sure he should be shooting steel through the i.m. ... because the one that came with my SBE 2 says not for steel... what did i ask that was so wrong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fold Em Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hevi-Shot = lead Hevi-Steel = steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamplover11 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 ok but b's for duck would still be steel, would it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARPY Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 A modified choke is "tighter" than the Improved modified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 No. Other way around. http://www.ssaa.org.au/newssaa/101-StoriesReviews/shotguns/chokes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARPY Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Unless I mis-read...Tucker you are saying the modified will be tighter and put more pellets on target in your original response to the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARPY Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hello? Lots of good info just thought you were a little hard on people for not "reading the post" plus your info was not right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Unless I mis-read...Tucker you are saying the modified will be tighter and put more pellets on target in your original response to the question. You're right. Nice catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hello? Lots of good info just thought you were a little hard on people for not "reading the post" plus your info was not right. My info. was not right, but the original post was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamplover11 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 lol SO hevi shot isnt lead ... and its not steel.. ty load guru tucker ... this is why i came to the site to learn so i can someday hopefully be wise like you .. I just started waterfowl hunting last month, and was handed the shells I used,.... * bowing to the guru of waterfowl ammo and guns... thank you again old wise ones =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Correct. Hevi-shot is neither lead nor steel, but when determining chokes to use, hevi-shot can be equated with lead for that purpose. That's why Fold Em posted the simple equation above. If you don't know what you're dojng, I strongly suggest latching onto an experienced waterfowler in your area and allowing him to mentor you. Reading books and Internet forums just isn't the best way to learn how to shoot and how to hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMAC Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Dont forget practice makes almost perfect, plus its the funnest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzdc8384 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I shoot slugs for waterfowl. I rarely hit one but i havent had a cripple yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanedcowboy Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I shoot slugs for waterfowl. I rarely hit one but i havent had a cripple yet. Wonder what your cost per bird is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackkiller Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Are those steel slugs? or Heavy Shot slugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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