What does 4 notches on a choke mean?

A higher notch count means less constriction. 1 notch = Full. 2 notches = Improved modified. 3 notches = Modified. 4 notches = Improved cylinder.
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How many notches does a full choke have?

Modified chokes normally have three notches while a full choke would only have one. The number of notches can vary between manufacturers, so it is always important to double-check which choke tube you have before installing in your firearm.
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What does 5 marks on a choke mean?

5 lines means CYLINDER CHOKE.

Lines indicate the size or constriction of the choke tube. A Benelli choke tube with 5 lines (IIIII) is a cylinder choke. Beretta shotguns that use Mobil chokes will also show 5 lines to indicate a choke tube with a diameter of cylinder.
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What does 3 stars on a choke mean?

Modified or 3 star chokes

The modified or *** choke is the best medium choke and the most widely used not to mention the most versatile for most types of hunting and, in your first barrel, for many competition specialties too.
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What are the 4 types of chokes for a shotgun?

Types of Chokes
  • Cylinder Choke.
  • Improved Cylinder Choke.
  • Modified Choke.
  • Full Choke.
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What are the 4 most common shotgun chokes?

The shot string spreads quickly.
  • Cylinder Choke.
  • Improved Cylinder Choke.
  • Modified Choke.
  • Full Choke.
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What does 4 stars mean on a shotgun choke?

Second, the chokes are marked by a number of notches or stars: Cylinder – five notches / stars. Improved cylinder – four notches / stars. Modified – three notches / stars. Improved modified – two notches / stars.
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Can you shoot steel shot through a full choke?

In certain models, shooting steel shot may cause a slight “ring bulge” just inches behind the muzzle or irreversible damage or harm to the shooter depending on the firearm, Browning says. Winchester recommends avoiding use of steel shot through any firearms with a full choke.
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What is the tightest choke for steel shot?

With standard steel cartridges we recommend using no greater than ½ choke. Because steel shot cartridge loads pattern tighter than lead, less choke is needed to achieve the same pattern at the same range, so effectively ½ choke when using steel is equivalent to using full choke when shooting with lead loads.
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What is the tightest choke for shotgun?

The full choke is the tightest choke; it has the tightest shot pattern. This choke keeps the pellets together over a greater distance. Used it for longer shots, usually beyond 40 yards. The modified choke is not as tight as the full choke.
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What notch is a full choke?

The tightest of the basic 5 chokes, the "Full Choke," patterns 70% at 40 yards and has a constriction of 0.76mm/0.03in. barrel to muzzle. They're identified by, you guessed it, 1 notch (I).
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What does 2 notches on a choke mean?

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.
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Which choke shoots the farthest?

Generally speaking, a cylinder choke will produce a 40-inch shot spread at 25 yards, an improved cylinder will produce a 40-inch spread at 30 yards, a modified will produce that spread at 35 yards, and a full choke will do the same at 40 yards.
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How much range does full choke add?

The tighter the constriction of the tube, the farther the range. For example, a full choke is most effective at 40 to 50 yards. An improved cylinder is most effective from 20 to 35 yards.
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What choke is 3 notches?

These chokes are recommended for steel shot: 3 notches = Modified. 4 notches = Improved cylinder. 5 notches = Cylinder.
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What choke is used for sporting clays?

For clay-target games, an improved-cylinder choke is best for skeet, as it is for most sporting-clays courses. For trap from the 16-yard line (by which I mean the shooting station closest to the target house), improved-cylinder is again a good choice.
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What choke tube to use for 00 buckshot?

The Ported Buckshot choke tube is designed to give you tight patterns downrange with 00 & 000 buckshot. This choke is ported to reduce recoil and muzzle jump that tend to go hand in hand with these large loads.
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What does 4 shot shotgun shells mean?

#4 Shot. Winchester 12 Gauge 2-3/4 Inch Shell, 4-Shot, 1255 Velocity, Shot At 25 Feet. A #4 shot has a pellet diameter of . 13, giving each pellet greater force and penetration. It's great as a turkey load.
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What are 4 shot shotgun shells good?

By far, the most common animals hunted with #4 shot are turkey, pheasant and geese. The #4 lead is one of the best lead shot sizes you'll ever find for medium to large game birds. Lead flies very well and can keep a tight pattern for quite a long range, making it ideal for large birds in flight as well as runners.
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What is number 4 shotgun shot?

#4 Shot (Lead)

The smaller the shot number, the larger the pellets (0000 is largest, #9 is smallest). 0000 to #4 is generally referred to as buckshot and #5 to #9 is called birdshot. The difference between lead and steel pellets is that the lead deforms on impact; steel holds its shape, therefore penetrating further.
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What choke is best for slugs?

The conventional wisdom has long been that these slugs perform best with an Improved Cylinder choke. Though ammunition is highly variable, and all guns digest ammunition a little differently than one another, I'd be inclined to start with an IC choke. If your accuracy with this choke is acceptable, stick with it.
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What choke is best for self defense?

The Cylinder-bore shotgun choke is so popular because it allows the most spread at short distances where home defense is most likely to occur.
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What is the normal choke for a shotgun?

The standard shotgun for game shooting has long been a side-by-side 12 bore with 28"-barrels and ¼ choke in the right, ½ in the left, but times are changing.
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