Contriction on 16 gauge
Contriction on 16 gauge
Was wondering what you guys would consider the best constriction on a 16 gauge barrel?
Re: Contriction on 16 gauge
I like .605 in my standard bore guns.
.615 does well also and is a little more forgiving, I just prefer a bit tighter pattern. That said I know of one particular gun (buddy's rem 870) that patterns the .615 much better than the .605, however mine does not. So you may have to tinker a bit, 16s can be a little finicky choke wise. A slight change can make a huge difference in your patterns.
If it were me I would start with the .605
I have a skinny bore the takes beretta/benelli mobil chokes that has a smaller bore and requires less choke typically. For that I use .030 in the bottom and .035 in the top
.615 does well also and is a little more forgiving, I just prefer a bit tighter pattern. That said I know of one particular gun (buddy's rem 870) that patterns the .615 much better than the .605, however mine does not. So you may have to tinker a bit, 16s can be a little finicky choke wise. A slight change can make a huge difference in your patterns.
If it were me I would start with the .605
I have a skinny bore the takes beretta/benelli mobil chokes that has a smaller bore and requires less choke typically. For that I use .030 in the bottom and .035 in the top
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Re: Contriction on 16 gauge
.615 Sumtoy in a 870 with a 23 inch pipe.
1 7/8 oz #9
1 7/8 oz #9
Re: Contriction on 16 gauge
Nice patterngolfernash wrote: ↑January 30th, 2020, 9:13 am .615 Sumtoy in a 870 with a 23 inch pipe.
1 7/8 oz #9
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Re: Contriction on 16 gauge
My 870 likes a .615
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