What choke tubes do Weatherby shotguns use?
Weatherby produces or has produced shotguns with the IMC, Mobil, and Crio choke thread patterns, and the models that use each pattern are listed below. The IMC choke tube thread pattern is compatible with the following choke tube patterns: Browning Invector (not Plus), Mossberg Accu-Choke and Win-Choke.
What is an Invector choke tube?
The Standard Invector interchangeable choke tube system offers consistent, dense shot patterns with the right constriction needed for the shooting situation. Threads on the breech end of the choke tube help prevent gases from slipping between the choke tube and barrel that could damage the choke tube and the barrel.
What is a Winchester WinChoke?
When a shotgun is fired, a column of round shot pellets leaves the barrel and spreads out into a “pattern.” As the pellets travel farther from the firearm’s muzzle, the pattern widens. Winchester introduced the WinChoke on its Model 1200 and Model 1400 shotguns.
What is a shotgun choke tube used for?
Choke tubes are designed to change the pattern of the shot that is released when the shotgun is fired. By changing the little tube in the front of the barrel, a shooter can increase firing distance or accuracy.
What do notches mean on choke tubes?
constriction
The notches indicate the choke tube constriction. A lower notch count means more constriction (tighter). A higher notch count means less constriction. 1 notch = Full. 2 notches = Improved modified.
What do the dots mean on shotgun chokes?
Modified (M) = 0.020” 3 Dots, Stars or Notches. Improved Modified (IM) = 0.030” 2 Dots, Notches or Stars. Light Full (LF) 0.035”, No dots/notches/stars, etc. Full (F) = 0.040” 1 Star, Dot or Notch. Improved Full = 0.050” No dots/notches/stars, etc.
What choke should you use for slugs?
cylinder choke
A cylinder choke is recommended for shooting rifled slugs in a smooth-bore barrel. Sabot slugs should only be shot through our fully-rifled slug barrels. It is not safe to shoot slugs through chokes tighter than those listed here.
Is a turkey choke a full choke?
A full choke, generally considered standard tight constriction for many hunting uses such as longer distance shots on upland game or waterfowl, is 30 thousandths of an inch (. 030 of an inch tighter than cylinder and most turkey chokes are another 30 thousandths of an inch tighter than full chokes.
How do you identify Weatherby choke tubes?
Weatherby recommends slugs only be fired using a non-ported cylinder choke. At no time should you shoot without a choke tube installed as this may cause damage to the choke tube threads in the barrel. Choke tubes can be identified by the number and placement of small notches found on their muzzle (non- threaded) ends.
What type of choke tube can be used?
There are four significant types of choke tubes: Modified, Improved, Cylinder, and Full . All of the chokes serve different kinds of purposes. Some are used to improve the range, and some are used to increase the tightness of the shots in close range. 1. Remington Rem Choke 12 GA. Extended Bundle 2. Carlson’s Sporting Clays Choke Tubes for Slugs 3.
What is Browning choke tubes?
These choke tubes only fit Browning shotguns with Invector Plus (+) on the barrel (s).
What is an extended choke tube?
An extended choke tube protects the muzzle of your barrel from nicks and dents. A whack on a choke tube is preferable to a ding on your barrel everytime. In the case of many guns, barrel replacement is not remotely economical. With doubles, it can be extremely painful.