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3/30/2013 2:28:01 PM EDT
I'm setting up a Benneli Super Black Eagle for 3 gun, and in the past I've always used an open choke mossberg 500

What choke is recommended? I have a comp-n-choke XXX-full turkey, and I foresee that working well for 3 gun.

Does anyone else use a very tight choke? What is the conventional wisdom for chokes in 3 gun?
3/30/2013 3:08:46 PM EDT
[#1]
Kurt Miller made me Loctite the Briley Light Modified in my 21" Benelli....
3/30/2013 4:03:12 PM EDT
[#2]
why do you prefer light modified?
3/30/2013 5:18:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Light modified is a very versatile and can handle most shotgun targets. I however use both light modified and improved modified. I use the IM choke when I need it on stubborn targets.
Pat
3/30/2013 7:20:03 PM EDT
[#4]
Glockfan described it well... the local clubs in my area shoot a mix of clay birds on stands and steel on shooting ranges designed for pistol use of 35y and under ... my 21" barrel and LM  patterns about 20" at 25y...  I usually carry a box of sixes for improperly calibrated targets
3/30/2013 7:26:09 PM EDT
[#5]
Chokes and Loads for 3 gun.

Article starts on page 38
3/30/2013 10:00:37 PM EDT
[#6]
neat article, the author wasn't too keen on tight chokes though!
3/30/2013 10:41:55 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
neat article, the author wasn't too keen on tight chokes though!


Should he be?

Looks like he said LM unless he saw an advantage to something else.
3/30/2013 10:45:46 PM EDT
[#8]
Depends if there are slug involved somewhere in the match. I shoot (Mossberg 930 with 24" barrel) full choke #7-#8 shot on bird shot targets and swap to Mod if a slug is used somewhere on a stage. Takes 30 seconds to swap out chokes. Going to try straight Mod this summer.
3/31/2013 5:42:48 AM EDT
[#9]
Dashammer...if you decide you don't want to change chokes... my LM shoots Fiocchi 7/8oz reduced recoil and 1oz Federal Premium low recoil into 3" or better at 60y with same point of aim... I have a 10/22 flip up sight that stays up for all shots, and a Hi Viz Flashpoint green triangular light pipe that provides a very precise aiming point
3/31/2013 8:18:07 AM EDT
[#10]
Choke for the hardest target on the course of fire.  But pattern your gun and know what its doing from 10 yards to 30 with shot.
Pat
4/2/2013 4:45:00 PM EDT
[#11]
At first I figured this thread was a discussion about my performance in Vegas at the finals.

I use an Improved Cylinder 70% of the time.  When I'm a bit iffy on a target not going down easy I put in the Light Modified 15% of the time.  I will run an IM or Full about 5% of the time.  Usually it is when there is a very difficult target ie small or far away.  The tight chokes can save you a step or five sometimes too if you're into gamey stuff.  I run my Diffusion the other 10% of the time.  Its money for clay targets and large poppers.

If my math doesn't work out I shoot more than 100% of the time.
4/2/2013 8:24:49 PM EDT
[#12]
60% of the time, I shoot CYL every time.