FlynShoot wrote:
>
> I am thinking about doing some pheasant hunting at a bird ranch. I am planning
> on shooting 4 shot. What choke is recommended?

Hi,

It's not quite that easy to decide without more info, but for most
people a modified choke should be good to 35 or 40 yds. Larger shot
tends to pattern more tightly than smaller thru a given choke, so you
MAY be able to stretch things to 45 yds with a modified choke (my choice
for most upland type hunting) using #4s. Best way to know is to shoot
some paper--patterning your gun at the ranges you expect to see, say 20
to 45 yds. Don't be surprised if a given modified choke tube shoots as
tightly or even tighter than a full choke with larger shot. If you're a
handloader, you can push this even further: slower powders sometimes
pattern tighter than faster ones, all else being equal.

Good luck,

Rick

From:	Csports
Subject:	Re: What Choke for Pheasant
Date:	Tue, 18 Jan 2005 13:21:06 -0500

I agree with Steve Completely on the chokes.
I might think about #5 or even #6 shot if you intend on eating the birds
unless you want pheasant pizzas

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From: "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
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Subject: Re: What Choke for Pheasant

> "FlynShoot" wrote in message
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> >I am thinking about doing some pheasant hunting at a bird ranch. I am
> >planning
> > on shooting 4 shot. What choke is recommended?
> >
> > fNs
>
> Depends on how tight the birds are holding. If they're getting up under
> your feet, you can get away with a more open choke. If they're wildly
> flushing at the edge of your range, you probably should be using a full
> choke.
>
> If you can't bring a couple tubes with you, and you're using #4 shot, try
> the modified. But that's just my take on it, I'm sure others will have
> other ideas.
> --
> Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
> http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
> G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
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From:	FlynShoot
Subject:	Re: What Choke for Pheasant
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:39:09 -0600

When I made my original post, I meant that I was using #6 shot NOT 4 (I
shouldn't type when tired.)

Based on what I've heard, I think I'll go with modified in one barrel and
improved modified in the other.

Thanx for the help.

fNs

From:	Larry Caldwell
Subject:	Re: What Choke for Pheasant
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 04:12:38 GMT

In article <20050117230500.04352.00000083@mb-m12.aol.com>,
flynshoot@aol.com (FlynShoot) says...

> I am thinking about doing some pheasant hunting at a bird ranch. I am planning
> on shooting 4 shot. What choke is recommended?

What gauge shotgun? If you are shooting a 20 gauge, I would recommend a
pointer that can hold the birds, #5 shot and a modified choke. If you
are shooting over a flusher, a 12 gauge, an ounce and a quarter of #4
shot and a modified choke would be fine. If you are hunting without a
dog, a 3" load of #2 shot and a full choke will reduce the number of
birds you hit, but you will leave less cripples in the field.

If the bird ranch is providing hatchery birds, not wild, dogs to get
them up, and they are popping up right under your feet, go with an ounce
and a quarter of #6 and an I/C choke.

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From:	Mark A.
Subject:	Re: What Choke for Pheasant
Date:	Wed, 19 Jan 2005 06:41:26 -0500

I usually use a modified choke, when hunting pheasants.
"FlynShoot" wrote in message
news:20050117230500.04352.00000083@mb-m12.aol.com...
> I am thinking about doing some pheasant hunting at a bird ranch. I am
planning
> on shooting 4 shot. What choke is recommended?
>
> fNs

From:	FlyWithTwo
Subject:	Re: What Choke for Pheasant
Date:	Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:01:13 -0600

FlynShoot wrote:
> I am thinking about doing some pheasant hunting at a bird ranch. I am
planning
> on shooting 4 shot. What choke is recommended?
>
> fNs
I typically use #6 shot on pheasants and modified choke for hunting at
preserve. The birds hold pretty tight and have to be bumped to fly a
lot of times, so aren't so far out. Also, some preserves limit the
shot size, so #4 may not be allowed. Hunting wild pheasants in South
Dakota, #6 shot is still my choice if there isn't too much wind. If a
strong wind comes up, I change to #4 and full choke.

Good Hunting

From:	Steve at OutdoorFrontiers
Subject:	Re: What Choke for Pheasant
Date:	Tue, 18 Jan 2005 07:13:11 -0600

"FlynShoot" wrote in message
news:20050117230500.04352.00000083@mb-m12.aol.com...
>I am thinking about doing some pheasant hunting at a bird ranch. I am
>planning
> on shooting 4 shot. What choke is recommended?
>
> fNs

Depends on how tight the birds are holding. If they're getting up under
your feet, you can get away with a more open choke. If they're wildly
flushing at the edge of your range, you probably should be using a full
choke.

If you can't bring a couple tubes with you, and you're using #4 shot, try
the modified. But that's just my take on it, I'm sure others will have
other ideas.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com