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Jeff2131 · March 1, 2013, 01:47 PM

Hello everyone, i have a newbie question. I am going clay bird shooting for the first time next month. I have a really cool shotgun that was given to me by my grandfather. Its a 1950's J.C. Higgins 12gauge pump. It has a really cool looking flash/compensator on the end of the barrel that is threaded for choke tubes. I have three choke tubes that came with it. Which choke tube is best to use for clay birds? Should i use a tight group, large group, or shouldnt i use a choke tube at all. The guys im going with spend the whole day shooting clay birds, talking about 500-600 rounds each person. I have no idea what to expect and would really like a few pointers and suggestions so that im atleast somewhat knowledgable and dont look like and ass trying to shoot with these guys...hahaha. thanx in advance for your tips and comments.

March 1, 2013, 01:47 PM	#1
Jeff2131 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Spring City, PA Posts: 497	first time clay bird shooting Hello everyone, i have a newbie question. I am going clay bird shooting for the first time next month. I have a really cool shotgun that was given to me by my grandfather. Its a 1950's J.C. Higgins 12gauge pump. It has a really cool looking flash/compensator on the end of the barrel that is threaded for choke tubes. I have three choke tubes that came with it. Which choke tube is best to use for clay birds? Should i use a tight group, large group, or shouldnt i use a choke tube at all. The guys im going with spend the whole day shooting clay birds, talking about 500-600 rounds each person. I have no idea what to expect and would really like a few pointers and suggestions so that im atleast somewhat knowledgable and dont look like and ass trying to shoot with these guys...hahaha. thanx in advance for your tips and comments.