Effect of Choke on Shot String

at Various Distances
Bore narrowing is
exaggerated for clarity.

Circles represent the diameter of a lead shot string (in

inches) as distance (in yards) increases.
19

26

40-inch spread
at approx.

32

25 yards

Cylinder

Cylinder Choke
15

20

26

40-inch spread
at approx.

32

30 yards

Improved
Cylinder

Improved Cylinder Choke

12

16

20

26

40-inch spread
at approx.

32

35 yards

Modified

Modified Choke
12

16

21

26

32

25

30

35

40-inch spread
at approx.

40 yards

Full

yds.

10

yds.

15

yds.

20

yds.

yds.

yds.

yds.

40

yds.

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