I would suggest you borrow an open choked gun and shoot it some at clays to get a feel for what it will do. A Q1/Q2 repro would fit the bill quite nicely. You just might be pleasantly surprised. Make sure you use the ammo you intend to hunt with as the shell alone can make a huge difference in pattern performance. When it comes to woodcock and grouse it depends what dog you are hunting behind. It does not matter much what choke you have at 10-15 yards. Even a cylinder bore will blow a bird to bits if centered.
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