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mathman · December 24, 2009, 02:22 AM

Benelli has screw in chokes on some of their semi automatic defense shotguns...why? I just don't see the point in it. If you are buying an 18" barrel shotgun with rifle sights for shooting slugs and buckshot, what is the purpose of changing the chokes? It seems to me that a fixed cylinder bore would be best for these guns...am I missing something?

To me, simpler is better. A fixed cylinder bore is better since it is easier to clean and there is no choke to come loose when shooting slugs.

Please let me know how you feel on this one.

December 24, 2009, 02:22 AM	#1
mathman Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,531	Screw in chokes on defense shotguns...why??? Benelli has screw in chokes on some of their semi automatic defense shotguns...why? I just don't see the point in it. If you are buying an 18" barrel shotgun with rifle sights for shooting slugs and buckshot, what is the purpose of changing the chokes? It seems to me that a fixed cylinder bore would be best for these guns...am I missing something? To me, simpler is better. A fixed cylinder bore is better since it is easier to clean and there is no choke to come loose when shooting slugs. Please let me know how you feel on this one. __________________ Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak.