How can you tell the choke size of a shotgun?

There are two ways to check the choke of your shotgun, neither of which involves a dime. The first, and most accurate way to determine choke is to pattern the gun at 40 yards. 70% in a 30 inch circle at 40 yards is considerec full choke, 65% is Improved Modified, 60% is modified,…

Where are the choke markings on a Browning?

The fixed choke markings are denoted by * marks on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm assembly. 3 on the left barrel and 4 on the right. *** Modified choke **** Improved Cylinder

Can a choke be removed from a shotgun?

Over a period of time choke creep can lock a choke in the barrel so that it is next to impossible to remove. Most Trulock Chokes are rated for use with steel shot from cylinder bore through improved modified with the exception of the Tru-Choke S.D. which are not recommended for any shot other than lead.

How big of a choke do I need for a 40 yard rifle?

For targets at 40+ yards or further, use Full Choke For targets up to 40 yards, use 3/4 choke (improved modified US) For targets up to 35 yards, use 1/2 choke (modified US) For targets up to 30 yards, use 1/4 choke (improved cylinder US)

How to identify a Belgian Browning light 20?

Some of the Belgium ones were in big letters on the left side of the reciever and some in small letters in the barrel. I need a A-5 light 20 with choke tubes. This would be a Japan one as none of the Belgium light 20’s came with choke tubes as far as I can tell. You sure it was an A5 and not a B2000?

Where do you find the Belgian mark on a gun?

This mark is found on guns that is not made in Belgium by countries that use proofs that is not recognized by the Belgian Proof House. The mark is applied after the gun has passed the Belgian proof. Double proof as prescribed by the French law of 1810. Black powder proof for rifles and shotguns. Can be without star and ring.