What Chokes for Dove Hunting

[publius]

Most people like a improved cyl. or modified for their larger patterns. I like a full choke. It's a little harder to make the close shots but you can make longer shots. You do not want to take that hard kicking single shot. Look into a gas autoloader. I went to mexico several years ago and some of the guys shooting o/u's had literally blood soaked shoulders after a couple of days.

 

[Yellowfin]

A Remington 1100 with improved cylinder is your best bet. They point and swing well, don't cost a lot, are easy on the shoulders, and last forever. I've had two in my lifetime and both are still running great and take anything out of the sky I can find.

 

[aerod1]

I shoot a 12 ga. Ruger Red label with a 26" barrel. Because I have a hard time hitting them thar critters, I use skeet chokes
If going to South America, I recommend something that has a reduced recoil, such as a gas operated semi-auto. The reason is because you will be shooting a lot of birds and there is no need to beat yourself up. Some people have gone to the 20 ga. semi auto for South America dove hunting.