There are several types of shotgun choke tubes out there for many different uses.  Knowing which one to choose, for the right hunting situation is important.

What is a choke tube?  It is simply a device that restricts, or tightens, the pattern of the BB’s that come out of a shotgun.

• Full choke -Full chokes are most commonly used for turkey hunting. The reason for this is that a full choke holds a tight pattern with your shotgun.  A turkey’s head is small so a tight pattern means more hits.
• Modified choke- A modified choke is the most common of all choke tubes because it holds a medium pattern  and is used as an all purpose choke for many hunting situations.  I use this for almost all of my hunts, except turkey. Most guns come with this type of choke.
• Cylinder and Improved Cylinder- This choke restricts a pattern very little after it leaves the barrel. This choke is mainly used by beginners that aren’t a very good shot and by trap shooters who don’t want to spend a lot of money on trap chokes.

I found a good video that describes types of choke tubes and the reasons for choosing one over another.  I hope you find it as informational as I did.

Turkey hunting is right around the corner, now is the time to start preparing your gear!!