I've had two Muller u2's in both barrels for years.
What game you playing with U2s?
I've had two Muller u2's in both barrels for years.
What game you playing with U2s?
Skeet is unlike Sporting Clays , in that in Skeet there is no need to be switching chokes during a round , the same choke(s) will work straight thru . Skeet & Skeet , or Skeet 1 & Skeet 2 if you're going extravagant .
At the beginning of extended choke tubes , the motivation was to allow for a more gradually constriction, and a longer parallel section prior to the muzzle , in the interest of less pellet deformation, hopefully there by more consistent patterns . The Original Win Choke ( copied by many mfgs ) was indeed pretty short, resulting in comparitively abrupt tapering down . Most newer choke tube designs have a longer length ( inside the bbl) to reduce those issues .
But in the modern era , the question mainly comes down to : Looks Ugly vs Looks Cool .
I would actually advise against a Skeet 2 choke. Skeet 2 is an old designation. It’s the same as light modified. I’ve never heard of someone using a Skeet 2 (or light modified) choke in all my years of shooting Skeet (38+ years) who’s serious about Skeet.
If you don’t want to buy chokes and you have an improved cylinder or cylinder choke use that. Anything tighter than that and I would suggest buying Skeet chokes.
For skeet I use Trulock cylinder and skeet extended chokes with 1145 fps # 8 loads. Use the same chokes for sporting clays with 1200 fps # 8 shot, sometimes use Skeet and IC for longer shots and use 1200 fps 7.5 shot. You really need to pattern your gun(s) using different chokes and loads to figure out which does what.
I use Briley Extendeds for a couple of reasons....
Easy to change, usually without wrench. You always need a wrench for flush mounts.
Easy to identify the choke constriction. Don't have to remember how many slots are what choke. My Briley's are color coded and clearly marked on the visible portion. I carry Skeet, Imp. Cyl., Light Mod., Mod., and Imp. Mod., never really thought about a Full.
They pattern well.
....and as was mentioned, they do protect the muzzle if impacted.
For Skeet, I use a Skeet and a Improved Cylinder
P.S. I'm using them in Brownings... mostly a Special Sporting Clays, but also a Gold Fusion, and a Gold Hunter.
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Wow, #9 only. Really limits where you can buy ammo!!! 9s aren't available everywhere.are range is #9 only im trying 1200 fps tomorrow I assume above are 1 oz maybe 1 1/8 oz
Beginner hear but learning I have found some but really haven't looked that much yet. IP J2 sponsored Patriot Picket's last night after the meeting he opened the store back up and I found 1200FPS and 1350 FPS #p 7/8 and 1 oz.Wow, #9 only. Really limits where you can buy ammo!!! 9s aren't available everywhere.
Do you mind if I ask what range this is?
Most ranges are nothing larger than# 7 1/2...
...i.e. 7 1/2, 8, or 9s....
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Nope, for Skeet I put Skeet in the Bottom, IC in the Top. Always try to shoot bottom barrel first. Supposedly less barrel jump for quicker second shot, but I don't know that I overly buy that...(see below)Improved cyl.on the bottom barrel i assume
Beginner hear but learning I have found some but really haven't looked that much yet. IP J2 sponsored Patriot Picket's last night after the meeting he opened the store back up and I found 1200FPS and 1350 FPS #p 7/8 and 1 oz.
(sanner lake) they stock/sell #9 i think $ 8.per box
Nope, for Skeet I put Skeet in the Bottom, IC in the Top. Always try to shoot bottom barrel first. Supposedly less barrel jump for quicker second shot, but I don't know that I overly buy that...(see below)
For Clays, I usually carry IC in the bottom and Lt. Mod. in the top. If I need to tighten up I replace the IC with Mod/ Imp Mod. and switch barrels. To lighten up I'll pop the LT. Mod and put in the Skeet and switch barrels.
This assumes that the closest target is presented first. I have shot plenty of stations were I shot the tighter barrel first, because the first target was long, and the second was in your face!!
This method allows me to only have to mess with changing one choke.
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No problem, thought when you were asking about the bottom barrel you were shooting an O/U.well i can tell i have a ways to catch up to your level. I'm not even thinking of multiple barrels yet. but im on my way
No problem, thought when you were asking about the bottom barrel you were shooting an O/U.
While I mainy shoot a O/U for clay games, I do own and shoot pumps and semi's.... occassionally!!
Beginners are my thing.....I actually got my NRA Instructor ratings (Rifle and Shotgun) to be a Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor. I've had my NSCA Level 1 Instructor for quite a while. I used to teach the Introduction to Shotgunning Class at PG Trap & Skeet.
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I was thinking your so into it your changing barrel lengths . yes i shoot a o,u 12 ga Beretta silver pigeon sport model 30 inch. I assure you im listening/reading Im working with a Gent that is our club go to person from what I'm told a no nonsense pay attention nice guy. The club is talking of starting a intro to skeet/shotgun class but not until March 2020
Not barrel lengths, just matching chokes to target distance.
My O/U is 30" The rest are 28"... Interestingly, they are all close in overall length, due to the longer receiver on a pump/semi.
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