What Chokes Should I use for Clay Pigeon Shooting?

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What Chokes Should I Use for Clay Pigeon Shooting?
Choosing the right chokes for clay pigeon shooting depends on the discipline you're shooting. For skeet, use open chokes. In trap shooting, use a slightly open choke for your first barrel and a tighter choke for your second barrel due to the bird moving away. For sporting clays, a full choke might be ideal for experienced shooters, though it can be a disadvantage for closer targets due to its tight pattern.
Here are common chokes and their uses:
- Skeet: Very open, great for targets under 25-30 yards, ideal for beginners.
- Improved: Tighter than skeet, effective up to 40 yards, best for casual shooters.
- Light Modified: Versatile, popular for sporting clays.
- Modified: All-around choke, breaks most sporting clays targets, used in trap from the 16-yard line.
- Improved Modified: Tightest for most sporting shooters, popular for trap.
- Full: Best for trapshooting or highly skilled shooters in sporting clays, offers a tight pattern.