Need help understanding choke?

[45C]

Hello
So, I’m going to be buying a 1301 tactical soon and have no idea of what chokes I need.
I’ll be using it at the range ,slugs and double aught buckshot.

Maybe a rabbit or grouse…maybe lol

Thanks

 

[kamlooky]

Cyl
IM
M

 

[45C]

Cyl
IM
M

Perfect! Got it!
Thanks

 

[antiqueguy]

Cylinder improved cylinder and mod really about it. Slugs with either improved or cylinder and mod about the tightest I’d choke buckshot after that pellets seem to get too deformed and spread more.

 

[0faustus0]

 

[Grain]

For rabbit and grouse you may want a full choke as well, but stick to lead shot.

 

[FatCatsDad]

Hello
So, I’m going to be buying a 1301 tactical soon and have no idea of what chokes I need.
I’ll be using it at the range ,slugs and double aught buckshot.

Maybe a rabbit or grouse…maybe lol

Thanks

For rabbit hunting, a modified choke is generally recommended for a 12-gauge.

Using shot sizes like #4, #5, or #6 will provide good results in terms of pattern density and effectiveness.

 

[FatCatsDad]

For rabbit and grouse you may want a full choke as well, but stick to lead shot.

Full for Rabbit in a 410 but in a 12 modified generally works reliably.

 

[45C]

will any make of choke fit any make of shotgun?

 

[1ABNDT]

will any make of choke fit any make of shotgun?

The B1301T uses Optima-Choke HP (OCHP)

 

[FatCatsDad]

The B1301T uses Optima-Choke HP (OCHP)

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Great chart.

 

[Longstud]

Chokes are like automobiles. Many makes and models. In general shotgun chokes are specific in what they fit. There are some that work in different guns but these are the exceptions to the rule. Even in one company they will have different models depending on the year the gun was manufactured.

 

[stubblejumper]

will any make of choke fit any make of shotgun?

Will any make of auto part, fit any make of automobile? Shotgun chokes are no different, the manufacturers use different styles and threads, and although there is some overlap, there are many different styles/sizes, and you need to buy the correct choke for your shotgun.

 

[0faustus0]

When I got into shotguns many years ago .... I read the Remington Shotgun Guide religiously ..... it explains gauges, chokes, shot sizes .... and lists a table of suggested choke and shot size for different game animals.




https://kalypso.net/temp/other/OtherOther/Remington_Shotgun_Guide.pdf

 

[45C]

Thanks , I think have a good understanding of what I need now.
I’ll probably pick up a few extras and experiment with them as well.

I’m still researching if the mod 2 is much better than the gen 1,I’m pretty sure it’s going to be the mod 2

 

[Falconflyer]

That Remington document has a lot of good info in it.

 

[Grain]

Full for Rabbit in a 410 but in a 12 modified generally works reliably.

Out west we have to make some long shots for both rabbit and grouse, where a full choke is most useful. Can't go wrong having them all.

 

[1ABNDT]

Thanks , I think have a good understanding of what I need now.
I’ll probably pick up a few extras and experiment with them as well.

I’m still researching if the mod 2 is much better than the gen 1,I’m pretty sure it’s going to be the mod 2

The Gen 1 1301T doesn't have removable choke & some people found the action release problematic.

Either go with a Gen 2(you can always add the Mod 2 handguard & lifter later )or Mod 2 with all the add on's & flat trigger.