hunting over dogs? I like a full choke in my left barrel and cylinder in my right. Depends some on which western birds and how you hunt them. I have Springers and when the birds co-operate I kill plenty inside of 20 yards. Late season, windy days or birds that have plenty of pressure and I sure do like the tight pattern a full choke offers. That said my favorite bird gun is cyl and .014" but it fits me well and I love it.

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