Pros and cons of choke tubes on a 12 gauge muzzleloader ?

[kelljp]

I have a TC New Englander 12 gauge muzzleloader with choke tubes and absolutely love it, but in a recent acquisition from and Estate I bought a second one. This is an earlier version with a longer barrel and a fixed choke (Cylinder bore ).
The more I use it the better I like it. Now I'm on the fence as to which one to keep.
What a good problem to have. Opinions welcomed, as I struggle deciding which to sell.

 

[Dave Marsh]

I found the choke tubes to be a PITA, so I sold my 12-gauge barrel and bought a flintlock 20-gauge NE Fowler. Not sorry I did that.

 

[2 shots]

use 12 gauge wonder wads with the chokes. they fit through the choke then expand back to bore size. 1 or 2 over powder, 1 over shot. you can keep the choke tube barrel and get a cyl. bore tube for when you dont want any choke. best of both worlds.

 

[2 shots]

just f.y.i. there are other tubes that fit the t/c. google them up. easier to find and cheaper too.

 

[kelljp]

use 12 gauge wonder wads with the chokes. they fit through the choke then expand back to bore size. 1 or 2 over powder, 1 over shot. you can keep the choke tube barrel and get a cyl. bore tube for when you dont want any choke. best of both worlds.

Are you using the wonder wads, with a full choke tube ?

 

[2 shots]

Are you using the wonder wads, with a full choke tube ?

yes , they will load through.

 

[andy52]

I had one at one time and didn't care for it much it's rather difficult to load the wads in a Full-XFull tube.

 

[stubshaft]

Many years ago, someone gifted me a 12 gauge Pedersoli double with chrome bores and removable choke tubes. I'll be the first to admit that loading can be a pain. I usually have to remove the choke tubes to load if I'f using the full or X-full chokes. However, the pattern density more than makes up for the inconvenience. Besides, I hunt with a smokepole for the enjoyment of it, not necessarily to see how many animals I can harvest at one time.

 

[Trigger]

I dont have any problems loading threw a choke. Turkey choke...

Jam it threw at an 45° angle. Then straight n it out.

Chokes work just like on modern.

Extended chokes. Remove by hand easy. Clean up easy. Change out easy.

I use choke tube lube and then I give it a good wet coat of coconut oil and and send it in.

I only use it for turkey. Good for turkey!

 

[Trigger]

If you can't get a os card threw it. I don't know what to say.