How to Pattern Choke Tubes for Turkey Hunting

By Ammoland

The experts at Trulock Chokes give us some inside tip on how to pattern choke tubes in your turkey shotgun.

USA – -(Ammoland.com)- This article will explain how to pattern choke tubes with constrictions suitable for turkey hunting.

Patterning shotguns for turkey hunting is a little different from what you would normally do for upland bird or waterfowl hunting. The primary difference is that you will be using a 10 inch diameter circle instead of a 30 in circle.

* Most turkey hunters want a very dense core with as many pellets as possible in a nominal 10 inch circle. This is much smaller than the typical 30 inch circle used in patterning for other types of hunting.
* The shotgun is aimed instead of pointed for the vast majority of shots taken.
* Most shots are taken from a sitting or kneeling position.

Patterning your shotgun should be done when:

1. Using a gun that is new to you.
2. Using a different brand of shotshell, even if it duplicates a load you have already patterned.
3. Using a different load, different velocity, different throw weight, different size shot, etc.
4. Using a different choke tube, even if …Read the Rest

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