Please refer to the chart below to identify which chokes are supplied with your shotgun. notch-full choke; notch- improved modified (offered only with o/u models) notch-modified; notch- improved cylinder; notch- … Our virtual experts can diagnose your issue (for free!) Patterns are shot with 2 3/4" ammunition in 3" chambers. the higher amount of notches means less constriction. Let's Get It Fixed! The notches along the side is for engine capacity and ID, and should be the same as the old gasket. ok here's the thing, the chokes are marked with the, i'm guessing standard, "dot notation" form of indeification for the various constrictions. No notches, no stars, SK USA or Purple band = US skeet choke. 1 complete control. No notches, no stars, LM or orange band = light modified. Joined: Dec 30, 2002 Messages: 1,718. PJR Member. Unlike most manufacturers, Savage chose not to mark their shotgun barrels with standard choke markings of Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder. Chokes are most commonly seen on shotguns, but are also used on some rifles, pistols, or even airguns. With the modified choke, 30 to 40 yards is the recommended distance for shooting. When to use Modified Choke. Does anyone know what each corresponds to? https://www.browning.com/news/tech-terms/choke-tube-identification.html Shotgun choke can certainly be useful when shooting at longer range its effects break down at extreme range and if birds are especially tough – such as wild guineafowl in Africa. What does improved modified choke mean? What does 4 notches on a choke mean? I recently purchased an almost-new Beretta whitewing with 4 chokes. That is he notches on the corner of the gasket. IIIII notches or ***** = cylinder. Thanks, all help is appreciated! 3 modified control. You can determine whether or not you have an improved cylinder choke by looking at the number of notches on its rim. Bought my son a cheap over and under and these are what it came with. [citation needed]Chokes are almost always used with modern hunting and target shotguns to improve performance. Benelli Notch Codes, Flush Screw in Chokes. Adjustable shotgun chokes give you the ability to change the pattern of your shot by tailoring the constriction. Otherwise, you’d probably need five shotguns. IIII notches or **** or IC or yellow band = improved cylinder. I purchased a Stevens 320 - 20 gauge new in box. You can choke anywhere, anytime. The Owner's manual says these are shipped with modified choke tube. Count yourself lucky that some genius invented the screw-in shotgun choke. In firearms, a choke is a tapered constriction of a gun barrel at the muzzle end. Image 5: Briley screw-in chokes have a strong following. What happens is you are suppose to be focused on what your eyes are viewing. It's not limited to sports or competition. Trevman's list is not quite accurate. If the listing is shown as IC/IM this indicates that the choke constriction is fixed at these values, the barrel does not use choke tubes. Modified chokes basically provide moderate constriction in your shots so that you can have better accuracy and a decent amount of spreading at the same time. Frequently Asked Questions about Chokes What is a shotgun choke? i have an older benelli and have lost the sheet that tells which choke is what.does anyone know which choke is what?they have * on them.they range from one* to 5*. Wife adn i just brought home her 28ga O/U. You can choke on an assignment for work, choke in an attempt to seduce a crush of yours. An improved cylinder is most effective from 20 to 35 yards. The longer choke length improves performance. Or there are stars on the side of the choke. The seller told me this was full choke. What are shotgun patterns?Do you have samples of choke patterns; choke pattern photographs?What chokes do I use with steel, bismuth or tungsten alloy shot?What are the tiny notches on the end of some chokes?What type of chokes does Beretta use?What type of chokes does Benelli use? Notably, some .22 LR match rifles have a constricted bore diameter near the muzzle. The various size chokes constrict the barrel thus tightening the spread of the shot. For instance, a full choke is most effective at 40 to 50 yards. This code can be found stamped on the barrel just forward of the receiver. The purpose of a choke is to alter the distribution of the shot as it leaves the firearm. and resolve simple problems. A greater number of control marks means less restraint. No, not unless one is shooting at close- to mid-range birds routinely. I took out the tube and there are no letters telling me like my 12 gauge model, only three white III marks on the outer edge of choke at muzzle. You should measure the exit diameter of the choke with the dimple and compare it with the other known chokes. The number of notches on a choke tube has very little to do with range. Shotgun barrels come with either fixed (non-removable) chokes or today's more popular interchangeable screw-in choke tubes that let hunters quickly and easily change chokes to match changing shooting conditions. 28 inch barrel if that helps any. Basically, the more constriction there is the farther away you can shoot accurately. other then that it has no way to add a choke of any kind. There is only the one markings on the end of the tube that are on the tube. What choke do I have here? Instead they chose to use a series of asterisk (*) marks as code to specify the choke constriction of a given barrel. The following average pattern percentages are expected in Browning barrels when shot with lead ammunition at 40 yards: Choke designations are etched on the tubes. A modified choke is a suitable choke for shotgun users who don't want the openness of a cylinder choke or the heavy constriction of a full choke . As the distance closes, so does the necessity of a specific choke. 2 improved modified control. It's an American tactical cavalry 12 gauge. No notches, no stars, SK or Red band = European skeet choke. The choice of choke will depend on what game bird you are choosing to hunt. the least amount of notches means more constriction. As well as the etched ID, these chokes also have notches on the leading edge to designate the choke size, from 1 = full to 5 = skeet. Choking is when you had control, and failed to execute. A dumb old notch means nothing as far as pattern %, it doesn't know the shot diameter, it doesn't know the shot material, it doesn't know the payload, it doesn't know the quality of the shell, and it … There would be markings on the end of the choke tube though, usually between 1-5 lines. 5 notches - cylinder 4 notches - improved cylinder 3 notches - modified 2 notches - improved modified 1 notches - full hth bamf, Apr 18, 2003 #5. i have a model 88 maverick 12 gauge shotgun (maverick is made by mossberg) and on the side of the barrel is says "accu-choke" does that mean is has a built in choke or something? Good for medium distances of 30-40 yards. If you are faced with a target which is 10 or 20 feet away – across the hall, on the other side of the lawn, or at the entrance to a room – it won’t really matter what kind of choke you use. I understand that the # of notches on the end of the choke indicate what choke it is. Jordan missing a free throw. the notches indicate the choke tube constriction. What kind of pattern does each choke give? The 2 chokes in it have 3 notches in one and 1 notch in the other - what does that mean? Has little or nothing to do with anticipated results. 0.68 - 0.71mm - 2 notches 0.72 - 0.75mm - 3 notches 0.76 - 0.79mm - 4 notches 0.80 - 0.83mm - 5 notches. I would guess same as Hap that it is full or extra full. Seems like it may be some kind of custom choke. Trying to identify these choke tubes. Identifying the Constriction. Some makers have further muddied the water by coming up with proprietary choke names, such as SC1, SC2, SC3 or U1, U2, U3, U3 or a bunch of stars and notches. This means the modified choke will give you a little bit more firepower when shooting within 30 to 40 yards away. Does this mean that everyone should open up their chokes? I= full choke. Your internal interchangeable choke tubes are marked with notches at the end of the tubes to indicate the choke type for that particular tube. Modified Choke with moderate constriction. You should see four slim cut notches on the rim which mean it is an improved cylinder choke. The baseline constriction is cylinder -- … 4 improved cylinder control. the gun comes with screw in chokes and 5 tubes total. Your external tubes are marked just below the knurled rim of the tube. No one has the vaguest idea of what this stuff means in numerical constrictions. Also be aware that the no notches "Skeet" choke has negative constriction, ie the exit diameter is larger than the bore size.