Which Choke Is Best For Sporting Clays??? | Pattern Testing Teague Chokes

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  • @Retired-Tom
    @Retired-Tom 7 місяців тому +13

    I shot 1/4 1/4 for years, clay and game, a coach watching me suggested i changed to 3/8 3/8. 6 months changed back, absolutely no difference at all. I stick with the same cartridges all the time on clays, only change for live game. I'd love a fixed choke 1/4 1/4.

  • @scottbrooks7978
    @scottbrooks7978 Місяць тому +1

    I only shoots fixed choke twin trigger SxS's now and am aout to get one of my guns opened out to 3/8:5/8 (currently its full:full and I shoot OK ish). Will the 5/8 be OK with standard steel 7.5's?

  • @markjohnson5137
    @markjohnson5137 7 місяців тому +4

    I use skeet/cyl and 7.5 shot, good out 40-45 yrds if clay is showing plenty of face, I go 3/8 1/2 if showing only an edge. You only have to break them, not dust them. Close in less than 20-25 yrds sk/cyl and fiber 9's the bigger the patten the better.

  • @markhilton2607
    @markhilton2607 7 місяців тому +4

    Great video , I use 3/8 all the time . Just 7.5’s , going to get some 6.5’s as well , I’ve read elsewhere about changing cartridges instead of chokes , definitely seems the way forward 👍

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  7 місяців тому

      I agree

    • @andreww-u1r
      @andreww-u1r 7 місяців тому +1

      My Blaser F3 shoots incredibly tight patterns, 1/4 and 1/2 will break most targets, if they are out further I just change to a cartridge with harder shot the advances in shot gun barrel design (forcing cone length and internal diameter) along with the evolution in chokes have led to a lot less shot damage the result being much more uniform patterns . Modern cartridges are simply state of the art with consistent long range breaks an every day occurrence.

  • @walterwinstanley8502
    @walterwinstanley8502 3 місяці тому

    Very steady shooting at the plate. Half and half, or half and three eighths look like excellent combinations with this cartridge through your gun. Very enjoyable video, as ever.

  • @littledaddynesbit4193
    @littledaddynesbit4193 4 місяці тому

    ...I used skeet/skeet with 6.5's when I started and shot AA at Club Level. I use 3/8's (1860) in both with 7.5's, but use a 'softer' cartridge in the first/closest target especially on sym pairs...works good!

  • @andybannon7680
    @andybannon7680 7 місяців тому +1

    Ok not the place but if you were having a 12 gauge game gun made with fixed chokes what would you specify? I was thinking 3/8 and 5/8.

  • @silvershroud9291
    @silvershroud9291 7 місяців тому +1

    3/8 3/8 and some quality cartridges work wonders, I shot the English Open and left my 3/8 in, didn't struggle on anything and hit everything. I carry a pair of 5/8 but they rarely see use.

  • @jennybaker7993
    @jennybaker7993 7 місяців тому +2

    Been shooting a fixed choke 3/8th 3/8th gun for ESP for the last seven years. 8 shot for everything apart from if it's right on the end of the barrels when I'll drop a piston wad 9 in. That combo breaks everything from 7 to 70 yards if I point it in the right place.

    • @simonpalmer8033
      @simonpalmer8033 2 місяці тому

      A piston does not spread more....check it out.

  • @jimsig2194
    @jimsig2194 7 місяців тому +4

    so I use LM in the US, and I came to this conclusion after experimenting on the field.. I enjoyed your video and thank you but I had to google out the UK choke terminology and found out that what you are recommending as a 3/8 is actually what we call LM.. So I absolutely agree with your conclusions, and thanks again for a wonderful video

    • @timh4886
      @timh4886 7 місяців тому +2

      Same had to look up the UK vs US standards. I use Low Modified (bottom) and Improved Modified (top). On my semi auto I stay with Low Modified. I shot really well with 870 Remington fixed choke of Modified. So that was my reference point personally, and how I got to those combinations of LM/IM

    • @jimsig2194
      @jimsig2194 7 місяців тому

      @@timh4886 interesting combination

  • @buckshotaaa
    @buckshotaaa 3 місяці тому

    If we are talking about a sporter shotgun for ESP i personally would put imp/cyl in the bottom barrel and mod in the top barrel and forget it, that will deal with 99.9 % of sporting targets. If i was thinking of adding some additional chokes i would go with a couple of light mods.
    That's just me.

  • @smithy8815
    @smithy8815 7 місяців тому +6

    Would have been interesting to see how the guerini chokes patterned at side of the teagues.

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  7 місяців тому +2

      That may be a video for the future

    • @Graham19951
      @Graham19951 5 місяців тому

      I have the same combination, I find the Guerini chokes pattern one choke size tighter than the Teague's

  • @cian0-ug9md
    @cian0-ug9md 6 місяців тому

    What choke to use for trap to have a more advantage to miss but still break the target, that you don't have to be ultra ultra precise.

  • @invisibleme4394
    @invisibleme4394 6 місяців тому

    Worth having a look at the shot in those Sporting 100's, found some dust size shot in the ones I opened. Shot Hull for 10 years, but moved to Fiocchi after that, probably not noticeable at 30 yards, but beyond 50 you need to know the shot is a consistent size.

  • @leohaywood-farmer1662
    @leohaywood-farmer1662 7 місяців тому +1

    I use 3/8 for everything through both barrels because i use 24g 8’s for all my shooting and I get some good distance on it, I’ve used it on pheasants and it’s a good choke in my opinion with the pellet size

  • @MartinGay-l6k
    @MartinGay-l6k 7 місяців тому +2

    Just going back to how it used to be,before multi chokes became the norm. Just learn to shoot your gun and select the appropriate shell for whatever the Job in hand is. I always go for a fixed choked gun if available, unfortunately getting harder to find.

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  7 місяців тому

      Multi is the modern way but also means everyone can find there own set up

  • @bertlawrence6316
    @bertlawrence6316 6 місяців тому +2

    Hello, a comment from a colonial, if you don’t mind. My extensive experience in sporting clays reveals that patterning from the same barrel of a dopple bockbitzer will NOT provide you with the experience to effectually engage targets at random ranges and double targets from the station. Rather, you need to know what load (from what brand of ammunition) patterns where at various ranges. My investigations revealed that Lite Modified (3/8 choke) worked best out to 22 meters in my shotgun; and Improved Modified (5/8 choke) worked best at about 35 meters. My test and evaluation. Compare.

    • @satans666puppy
      @satans666puppy Місяць тому

      A tighter choke for longer distances you say? Well blow me down what a shocker

  • @consumertester5665
    @consumertester5665 7 місяців тому +1

    I've been told Caesar Guerinis shoot tight patterns compared to other manufacturers, for the same choke constriction.

  • @northernprep7790
    @northernprep7790 6 місяців тому

    Good clear and insightful content.My coach has 3/8 and 3/8 but alternates the cartridge he uses depending on the target.i'm relatively new to shooting but have one teague 3/8 choke on my 694,might get another after watching this.I have been looking at an Invictus though after trying the Ascent out.Cheers

  • @Jolly56Roger
    @Jolly56Roger 7 місяців тому

    Great reveiw ,I agree with you 100%, I used to shoot 3/4 / full ,I started to use 3/8ths both barrels using S&B super trap 7's not much difference I thought & it seemed easy to shoot more forgiving.👍👍

  • @mannygiapitzakis7778
    @mannygiapitzakis7778 7 місяців тому

    Nice video and interesting subject as it raises a number of issues which relate to factors such as the shotgunners confidence in equipment choices and what constitutes a suitable or decent target break ie. do want targets smoked or just enough for a score? I’ve used a combination of 3/8 and 1/2 choke for various forms of sporting clays over a long time. The 3/8 has performed extremely well in various guns of varying bore diameter and chokes of varying choke geometry…..including shooting distances well beyond 40m, particularly when there is some degree of target belly or dome presentation. Having said that, I often feel a true 1/4 choke is often underrated nowadays, particularly as it does provide an aim-error advantage over tighter chokes which does come in handy on many (not all) of today’s competition courses. It may not smoke targets at extended ranges, however, it will get the job done well beyond 30m if we look hard enough.

  • @jameseray1979
    @jameseray1979 Місяць тому

    Where do yall get those hide stakes?

  • @chrishorner8589
    @chrishorner8589 7 місяців тому

    Love my Teague 3/8s 3/8s titanium chokes in my Browning Game gun shot some incredible things last season. Need to get some for the Ultra XS Pro next top video mate

  • @bradbeardmore6806
    @bradbeardmore6806 7 місяців тому

    Hello fellow shooters. I am new to this site and have a few questions if you allow my view point? I am curious as to why when you are patterning a shotgun are you not shooting from a bench rest? I have always shot from a bench rest whenever patterning a shotgun it is way more accurate. I do not understand your choke system, but I do understand how chokes work.

  • @ardenpowers7730
    @ardenpowers7730 7 місяців тому

    I use 3/8 and 3/8 and just change shells. I will shoot cyl/cyl under 20 yds.
    Thanks for sharing !

  • @stevenrega9109
    @stevenrega9109 6 місяців тому

    How would 3/8 work with steel

  • @grantstitt9515
    @grantstitt9515 6 місяців тому

    Nice shooting man. I use light mod, which is 3/8 in both my barrels and been doing well. With it. I shoot sporting clay league every week

  • @stickyjay6144
    @stickyjay6144 7 місяців тому

    Nice film on chokes very good content I was at blyton clay shoot today needed a repair they advised me to take it to you so look forward to seeing you soon

  • @rsturbo6958
    @rsturbo6958 7 місяців тому

    Did you go for the stainless steel or the titanium ones?

  • @JustinSayneJnr
    @JustinSayneJnr 7 місяців тому

    I saw you as you were starting the essex masters putting in your 5/8s and did want to say "you wont be needing those!" Didnt want to get in your head though! FWIW I shot the day with 1/4 1/4 through a K80. Didnt need to change.

  • @KonstantinosOurri
    @KonstantinosOurri 6 місяців тому

    Great video! I shoot with teague 3/8 - 5/8 in all disciplines. Indeed, 3/8 works perfectly, but the 5/8 gives you some smashes that you need for psychology boosting! 😁😁

    • @FYMM69
      @FYMM69 6 місяців тому +1

      And you’re also missing more targets by using tighter chokes but sadly our ego loves to see smoke so we’ll sacrifice our scores for smoke. Doesn’t make sense but too many people do it

  • @petermitchell9551
    @petermitchell9551 7 місяців тому +1

    i shoot 3/8 3/8 in my f16 and i had a lesson at cockets farm lee the coach / trainer got me shooting some 50 yard crossers so yes they do the job

  • @AdamsClayShootingGuide
    @AdamsClayShootingGuide 7 місяців тому

    A lot depends on where you shoot, there are 3 grounds relatively local to me, that I wouldnt use anything more than 1/4 on. Competitions are generally a different kettle of fish. Pattern boards are a bit like conspiracy theorists. They ask a lot of questions but don't prove anything. Gives you a rough idea but no two shots will ever be perfectly replicated. People also overlook the shot string rather than the spread. You might get a few side on flyers that break the target. Or you may get some of the final pellets do the damage. Where the majority actually missed.

  • @nickrose6431
    @nickrose6431 7 місяців тому

    Would you say the Teague are better than the normal chokes that come with the Guerini’s. I only say this as I’ve just got an Apex and thinking about going Teague but Iam hitting things ok with the standard chokes it came with. But Iam 3/8 n 5/8 at the moment.

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  7 місяців тому

      I can’t say either is better as unfortunately I haven’t spent a lot of time using the standard chokes. I have always used teagues in the past and have a lot of confidence in them. I think a steep choke will set you back about £50 and I’d say they are worth trying

    • @nickrose6431
      @nickrose6431 7 місяців тому

      @@roymartingunsmiths814 Yes I’ve had them in all my Mk38’s. It’s just my Apex came with the usual 8 factory chokes Think I’ll buy a couple of Teagues see how I go. Thanks for the reply and great video. Also are you agents for Ceasar Guerini by anychance as I’d be looking to change my Apex possibly for a new apex and you’re not a million miles away. Nick

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  7 місяців тому

      We certainly are! Feel free to come in and see us and have a look at what stock we have

    • @AdamsClayShootingGuide
      @AdamsClayShootingGuide 7 місяців тому

      I'd pattern it and see if you can find reason to change chokes first. I'm a Teague fan but my previous gun was a CG Summit and the chokes that come with that, are known to perform well.

    • @nickrose6431
      @nickrose6431 7 місяців тому

      Are carnt as UA-cam won’t let me Grrrrrrr

  • @2spicy4uMoFo
    @2spicy4uMoFo 4 місяці тому

    I thought your pattern would shoot high on the basis you used the top barrel for the test, I always use bottom barrel as I feel its more centre of gun.

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  3 місяці тому

      Barrels at built to converg at a set distance so top or bottom won’t make a difference to the point of impact

  • @Chung-d4o
    @Chung-d4o 7 місяців тому

    THANK YOU.
    EXCELLENT SHOOTER!!

  • @TheTimmy180
    @TheTimmy180 3 місяці тому

    New to this.
    When you say 3/8 3/8 does that mean both barrels

  • @TheMoodyedge
    @TheMoodyedge 5 місяців тому +1

    x2 1/2. Done.

  • @StationMaster-ss8nh
    @StationMaster-ss8nh 7 місяців тому +2

    Very interesting video and yes another vote from me for changing cartridges not chokes. Keep up the quality content of the channel 10/10.
    Bumped into you several times at cockets farm. All the best Adam 💥💨💥💨👍🏻

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Adam! Please come say hello next you see me there!!!

  • @specdel
    @specdel 5 місяців тому

    Doesn’t the ‘real’ choke depend on how the barrel is bored? I have a CG Invictus 7 bored 18.6mm and another gun bored 18.4 so there is nearly 8 thou difference to start with, so if a 10 thou choke in the tighter bore gives a nominal 1/4 choke, the same choke transferred to the CG bored 18.6 would give an EFFECTIVE choke of 18 thou (closer to half). Sorry to mix metric and imperial it is all but my 75 year old brain can manage! Perhaps my reasoning is incorrect but the only sure test of how your gun performs is to use the pattern plate assiduously?

  • @markeastwood6649
    @markeastwood6649 7 місяців тому +1

    Another brilliant vid keep it up pal

  • @stevemaynard9003
    @stevemaynard9003 7 місяців тому

    I have had a Longthorne sidelock for over 10 years, fixed chokes which are quarter and half, shoots everything from clays to game. Last year I purchased a Caesar Gerini Maxum Gold Ltd which is a stunning looking gun. Went to Purbeck S.S. put quarter choke in both barrels and used Hull Sporting 100 with 28g 8 shot on some of their FITASC layouts, some of the clays were easily 60 yards plus, most were broken convincingly. I believe Mike Reynolds, who owned Norfolk S.G. before he passed away, used a Browning bored improved cylinder and quarter choke. He won numerous national sporing titles.

  • @johnfritz3792
    @johnfritz3792 3 місяці тому +1

    In the USA we have cylinder, skeet, improve cylinder, light mode, mod, improve mod, and full. What would be the equivalence?

    • @sjlga1
      @sjlga1 2 місяці тому +3

      Cyl =.0., skeet .oo5 or 1/8, IC = .010 or 1/4, LM = .015 or 3/8, Mod = .020 or 1/2, IM = .025 or 5/8 , Light Full can be .030 or 3/4. Full can be .035 0r 7/8, Ex Full can be anything .040 or above. This is just a general guide line, hope it helps ;-)

  • @nabilalateeqi4757
    @nabilalateeqi4757 7 місяців тому

    Which one do you choose a CG or 694 😅

  • @FYMM69
    @FYMM69 6 місяців тому

    Crazy how many people changing chokes every station and yet I’ve watched guys crush 50yd crossers using a SK choke, 7/8oz of 7-1/2’s. Want further confirmation, on you tube watch Ben Husthwaite choke video where he said he was in a 3 way shootoff with Digweed and Matterese (spelling) and he had never seen targets that far before, he won the shootoff and was sure he had 3/4 chokes in his gun but once he checked they were indeed 1/4 (IC) chokes. It’s in our heads. The tighter the average shooter goes the more handicapped they are and their scores will suffer.

  • @tuncaykahraman8456
    @tuncaykahraman8456 7 місяців тому

    Why you dont use extented chokes?

  • @markymarkthelabman7639
    @markymarkthelabman7639 7 місяців тому +3

    Well done mate👍you’re starting to put out some quality content

  • @pickin4you
    @pickin4you 7 місяців тому +1

    I am
    Guessing that choke lingo only exists in the UK. I have never in my 63 years heard of 1/4 choke and so
    On. Always been cylinder, IC, Modified, IM, Full, Extra full, skeet one and skeet 2. That 1/4, 3/8 and so
    On mean nothing to me. The rest of the world uses the choke names
    I gave. All gun makers use what I said. You have your own lingo. Odd.

  • @closedclosed4753
    @closedclosed4753 7 місяців тому

    Sponsorded by HULL !!

  • @Chris_P_Bacon0788
    @Chris_P_Bacon0788 7 місяців тому +1

    It wont make a difference, distances aren’t what they used to be. Besides, If pros can’t tell the difference between one choke constriction and another, then the majority of the shooting population won’t.
    Only thing it affects is the mental aspect.

  • @tonyemans4512
    @tonyemans4512 7 місяців тому +1

    Very interesting, I also run 3/8 both barrels . Slightly agree with the dislike for the rock music second half. If your trying to appeal to a American audience it will probably work but personally I found it a bit distracting and annoying. Only my opinion will still follow your content.

    • @mackellyman5642
      @mackellyman5642 7 місяців тому

      Who doesn't like a decent Guitar riff now and then with breaking targets?

    • @roymartingunsmiths814
      @roymartingunsmiths814  7 місяців тому +1

      It’s Just a bit of music to make things exciting mate

  • @kevpeacock3059
    @kevpeacock3059 5 місяців тому

    Fully agree. Why make it harder for yourself by "over choking"? Matching the shot to the target with a 1/4 or a 3/8 choke is the way to go. Shoot smarter not harder. I made a video of my first practice with a new 694 with exactly that set of parameters, no sighter targets just took them as they came. Targets from 30 yards to 62 yards were all destroyed well enough to go on the score sheets as "won". Some misses were my fault - not the chokes. ua-cam.com/video/aXivErs6yzA/v-deo.html

  • @robspringborg2426
    @robspringborg2426 7 місяців тому +2

    Can't see any patterns, horrible music, very poor video

  • @royjennison3916
    @royjennison3916 7 місяців тому

    when the rock music started in the second half i left , thought it was a shooting channel but was wrong .

  • @pickin4you
    @pickin4you 7 місяців тому +2

    I am
    Guessing that choke lingo only exists in the UK. I have never in my 63 years heard of 1/4 choke and so
    On. Always been cylinder, IC, Modified, IM, Full, Extra full, skeet one and skeet 2. That 1/4, 3/8 and so
    On mean nothing to me. The rest of the world uses the choke names
    I gave. All gun makers use what I said. You have your own lingo. Odd.