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Originally Posted by Craig Larter
Frank I know you have done much study and shooting research with respect to chokes so I value your opinion. I have a 20 ga Fox that I want to make into a grouse and woodcock gun (now M&F). I was thinking of .006 (IC) and .010 (light modified). Your input appreciated.
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Craig, I would trust Frank's judgement on choking a bird gun without question. I did the same thing you're considering about a year and a half ago. I have a sweet Fox 20 Sterly Ejector that I wanted to be my dedicated quail and woodcock gun. Dean Harris opened it to .006" and .016", at my request. Used it last season on several hunts and found it to be perfect for my needs. He also lengthened the chambers to 2 3/4" for me while he had it. I have been pleasantly surprised at how hard the .016" barrel hit some wild flushing, rather long quail.
I know quail and woodcock won't be the primary game for yours, and I freely admit to knowing less than nothing about grouse. If I were to be "building" a grouse gun I would feel perfectly suited to follow Frank's lead.