Browning A5 choke tube...What's your preference?

[sixbird]

Wondering if anybody has any input on choke tube for Browning A5...Shooting Longbeard 3" 5's and Hevi Mag blends 3".

[allaboutshooting]

Wondering if anybody has any input on choke tube for Browning A5...Shooting Longbeard 3" 5's and Hevi Mag blends 3".

You have a good many choices. The JEBS chokes have done very well with Browning guns. I'd say more people are shooting WLB #6s than #5s but the #5s do well. I'd encourage you to try the #4, #5, #7 Magnum Blend shells. I've seen really excellent patterns with them and they really rock the target, paper or turkey.

Thanks,
Clark

[sixbird]

Thanks Clark. What constriction do you like for Mag Blends? Also, what constriction for L/B 5's or 6's?

[allaboutshooting]

Thanks Clark. What constriction do you like for Mag Blends? Also, what constriction for L/B 5's or 6's?

You're welcome. The constriction, exit diameter, can depend upon the design of the choke but I've found that the JEBS with a .655 e.d. does exceptionally well with both of the shells that you mention. If I were strictly shooting the #6s, I'd go with a .650.

You might also want to look at this article that was in "Turkey Country" magazine. I shot 32 different chokes through 7 different guns with WLB shells with #6 shot http://www.nwtf.org/hunt/article/choking-winchester's-long-beard-xr That might also be of some help.

Thanks,
Clark

[sixbird]

Thanks Clark...That's a huge help!