1/4 & 3/4 fixed chokes

[AW13]

Hi

Just found out the markings on my Miroku represent 1/4 [**- or IC] & 3/4 [*- or IM] fixed chokes where the dealer thought they were 1/4 & 1/2.

I realise that it won't really make much difference to my shooting ability but should I always try and hit further away targets with the 3/4?  I normally just shoot the lower barrel [1/4] first whatever the target.  Would you shoot DTL with the 1/4 or 3/4 first?

Thanks from confused near Tunbridge Wells

 

[Will Hewland]

Simply. 3/4 for further away..

 

[PhilS]

Simply. 3/4 for further away..

Yup.

As for the DTL question, I would think it would be the same.  Use the 1/4 first and the tighter choke for when the bird has got away and is further.

 

[AW13]

Thanks....no complicated change to my very simple approach then!

 

[Bryn12]

if it's going away, 1/4 then 3/4

coming towards you 3/4 then 1/4

well that's what I'd do, I'm assuming you can switch the firing order.

 

[AW13]

Thanks and I do have a selectable switch but not really used it! I will do do in future for the distance sporting clays.

Cheers

 

[Will Hewland]

if it's going away, 1/4 then 3/4

coming towards you 3/4 then 1/4

well that's what I'd do, I'm assuming you can switch the firing order.

And if it's a pair of exactly similar clays, break out into confusion, panic, doubt; then miss them due to mental overload. THEN get the 3/4 barrel honed out to 1/4 . THEN never think chokes again. Just think clays.

 

[HDAV]

DTL 1/4 then 3/4 remeber the cartridge has as much or more effect on the pattern than the choke! 

 

[AW13]

I have no idea about the effect of the cartridge.  I buy the sub £170/1000. Recently tried, the Hull Superfast 27g and the Express Power Blue 28, did not like them, no technical idea why.  Going to go back to Gamebore Velocity 28g again.   

Probably no logical reason for my preference!

 

[HDAV]

you need to try them or shoot quite a few to get an idea, but if your happy with velocity stick to em.

 

[westley]

If you are shooting sporting, take the opportunity, if you can, of watching someone else shoot the stand before you. Now make your mind up and select which barrel first BEFORE you enter the stand. If that is not possible, then go to plan B, watch the target from outside the stand (or inside if not a comp) then choose which barrel first, then forget about it and concentrate on the targets. That is what I used to do, then I saw the light and now shoot 1/4 and 1/4, job done.

It is worthwhile carrying a spare box of a hard hitting cartridge, just in case of a rangey target. I do not think it really makes a difference, it just gives you more confidence when tackling that type of target.

 

[welshwarrior]

As others have said close target 1/4 more distant target 3/4. If it was me an identical pair 3/4 then 1/4 as I'm more focused on the first target until I break it then have less time on the second.

Try different cartridges and find one you like then stick with it, but don't be afraid to experiment I always have some fiber 9s and some normally plastic 6.5s to help my 7.5 normal choice.