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Looking for input. I'm going to open the chokes on a W&S 12ga SxS 26", 6# 2oz. Right now its at Imp. Mod and Very full. Thinking along the lines of skeet 1 and skeet 2 or maybe Cyl. and Imp. Cyl. This will be used exclusively for chasing our local grouse and woodcock population over my Springers. I'm sure it will see the skeet range from time to time also. I'm a firm believer in that modern components make our chokes on the average shoot a little tighter. I shoot a home load of 7 1/2 shot at 1100 fps and it's been good to me when I do my part. Your thoughts and knowledge appreciated. Thanks Bob
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Bob,have you tried using spreader loads like polywads,or the BP X inserts? It's always a shame to take metal out of an old gun.
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Bob, .005 and .015/.020 would give you a great selection and cover a lot of situations. I have no hesitation to open chokes, especially on non-collector guns such as your W&S. Good luck!
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Bob,
I bought a W&S a previous owner had opened up to just over CYL/CLY--.004 on both barrels. I use felt wad loads for grouse/ptarmigan, plastic shot cup loads for prairie grouse/preserve pheasants with excellent results. 7/8 or 1 oz. of #7's at 1150 does the job for me. Justin has a point about removing metal.....there is no turning back, but I tend to agree with Joe. I buy my guns to shoot, not just stick in the safe.
Steve
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Ditto what Joe suggested. I have my Parker @ .007" and .013". I'm very happy with that for Sporting, skeet and the limited bird hunting I do.
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Tight chokes and spreader loads give you some useful versitility, provided you don't mind carrying the extra loads. I'd suggest you experiment with the spreaders before you cut. You can always cut or cut more. Sure is hard to put back, though.
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I would first try spreaders. They will likely surprise you and open things plenty for grouse/wc.
If you plan alot of shooting the cost of factory spreaders may be a concern. You can purchase spreader discs/inserts and load your own. Its really pretty simple.
If you open the chokes I pretty much agree with the others. I would go .005 and .015 for a dedicated 12 ga grouse/wc gun.
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Thanks to all who posted! I agree that you can't put it back. Will advance with caution. Thanks Bob. Always like to have people with like thoughts on your side!
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I would go cylinder and 7 thousandths.
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It's always a shame to take metal out of an old gun. It's Shameless.
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