I recently bought an Investarms 12GA "Gallyon" percussion shotgun that according to the proof marks was Mfg in 1978 but I truly believe had never been fired. I tested it in anticipation of turkey hunting and was unsatisfied with the pattern (cylinder bore) even at 25 yards. I sent it off to Jim Chambers and he Jug Choked it "Full" my pattern when tested on turkey head targets, before and after went from about 7 pellets in the head to 34 (averaged over a multitude of test patterns). I did try the Skychief method only once, prior to shipping off but had the wad hit paper and shot was really spread out. Jim did a great job. I will post results of further testing as I get it done.
Chambers Jug Choke results
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Brokennock
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Thanks for the low down, I look forward to more data. Im seriously considering having this done.
What was the turn around time?
What was the turn around time?
I have a Jackie brown canoe gun with a short barrel,, do you think barrel length matters with the jug choke option? and I'm sure I can search but wondering your opinion when it comes to shooting patched ball out thru the jug choke?
Brokennock
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From everything I've read, jug choking (except for turkey chokes) should not adversely effect shooting round ball, but, I would suspect some load twerking might be needed.
Check out this article by Danny Jug Choking Article
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My 12 ga barrel is jug choked by Danny. He does excellent work an if you will take the time to find what your barrel likes you will have a turkey killing machine.
jrmflintlock
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Have any of you guys with jug choked barrels tried the Skychief Special load?
On that note, what load did you use?
On that note, what load did you use?
Yep, My friend and I have fowlers with Caywood jug chokes, tried it and we got much denser patterns.
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