I have been using a Patternmaster Anaconda extended choke, medium range. I measured the constriction at .715 inches. That puts this choke somewhere between a standard IC and medium choke. I usually use #2 steel shot but also use #1 (hard to get) and BB. Have never used 3 1/2" shells because I look at price tags. 2 3/4" and 3" shells are fine. If the geese are decoying great #2 shot is my choice. If they're shy......BBs
I also have a Patternmaster extended choke, long range which I measured at .693". That diameter is equivalent to a full choke. I found the pattern to be too tight and it can really mess up birds at 30 yards. At 20 yards pray for head shots only :-|
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