Best Choke For Number 1 Buckshot?

380guy · April 3, 2012, 12:56 AM

I have a Benelli M2 semi auto with interchangable chokes. Do any of you guys have suggestions which choke to use with Number 1 buckshot?

My gun patterns well w premium (12 pellet) copper plated with its cylinder bore. It also does well with tactical (9 pellet) lead but does not cycle reliably since I have alot of extra weight on the gun. (Sidesaddle w ammo and aluminum fore-end with sure fire light).

It cycles well w number 4, Number 1 and 000 but I start to get doughnut holes past 15 yds with the number 1 and 000.

I wanted something heavier than number 4.

I have a Remington 1100 that loves 000 and it has an improved modified choke.

Thanks for any advice.

Dave McC · April 3, 2012, 06:39 AM

Measure the longest shot possible in your home,add a yard, then pattern at that distance.

I'd go with the choke that gave me 5-8" spread at that distance. Others may prefer more spread, but every errant pellet has both a potentail tragedy and a lawsuit attached.

TheKlawMan · April 3, 2012, 02:03 PM

My brain must be dead. I don't understand why having extra weight on a semi would interfere with cycling. Can someone explain?

colostomyclown · April 3, 2012, 02:12 PM

Because the Benelli m2 is an inertia-driven gun, not gas operated.

Don't know why shot size would cycle and some wouldn't. Try a different brand of magnum 00 buck.

380guy · April 3, 2012, 04:30 PM

It is the total weight and velocity of shot that makes a difference, nothing more.

April 3, 2012, 12:56 AM	#1
380guy Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Posts: 49	Best Choke For Number 1 Buckshot? I have a Benelli M2 semi auto with interchangable chokes. Do any of you guys have suggestions which choke to use with Number 1 buckshot? My gun patterns well w premium (12 pellet) copper plated with its cylinder bore. It also does well with tactical (9 pellet) lead but does not cycle reliably since I have alot of extra weight on the gun. (Sidesaddle w ammo and aluminum fore-end with sure fire light). It cycles well w number 4, Number 1 and 000 but I start to get doughnut holes past 15 yds with the number 1 and 000. I wanted something heavier than number 4. I have a Remington 1100 that loves 000 and it has an improved modified choke. Thanks for any advice.

April 3, 2012, 06:39 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Measure the longest shot possible in your home,add a yard, then pattern at that distance. I'd go with the choke that gave me 5-8" spread at that distance. Others may prefer more spread, but every errant pellet has both a potentail tragedy and a lawsuit attached.

April 3, 2012, 02:03 PM	#3
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	My brain must be dead. I don't understand why having extra weight on a semi would interfere with cycling. Can someone explain?

April 3, 2012, 02:12 PM	#4
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	Because the Benelli m2 is an inertia-driven gun, not gas operated. Don't know why shot size would cycle and some wouldn't. Try a different brand of magnum 00 buck.

April 3, 2012, 04:30 PM	#5
380guy Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Posts: 49	It is the total weight and velocity of shot that makes a difference, nothing more.