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Unread 06-02-2022, 10:51 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy View Post
I really like that 10" pattern. By the way, every full choke 28 gauge Repro I have measured measures .039 constriction. Every full choke Meriden Parker 28 gauge I have measured measures .020 constriction. Nothing wrong with either one if the birds are far enough away.
What would possess a person to even think .039" in a .550" bore made sense? I've had several repros with full chokes and never measured anything tighter than mid to upper 20 thous. My 24" VH came with .022" L&R, and when rarely connected, powdered clays, but I would consider it way too tight for Woodcock.

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I can't imagine. 039 in a 28 gauge. Is it possible that the shot gets deformed enough that it begins to throw fliers which spread the pattern?
Without question! Cramming 1/2 - 5/8 oz through that hole is going to yield a very unpredictable shot column.
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