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Started by mcgruff1533, March 30, 2011, 04:36:32 PM
Quote from: turkey_slayer on March 30, 2011, 10:24:26 PMIm curious how plastic can destroy steel? Honestly, I would like to know this
QuoteIm curious how plastic can destroy steel?
Quote from: surehuntsalot on March 30, 2011, 10:38:16 PMQuote from: turkey_slayer on March 30, 2011, 10:24:26 PMIm curious how plastic can destroy steel? Honestly, I would like to know this the wad did not destroy the choke(plastic does not damage steel)the wad had nothing to do with it,the choke was defective to start withyou're paying 50.00 to 80.00 for a choke that plastic can destroy,I don't think so
Quote from: savduck on March 30, 2011, 11:18:42 PMI dont think it is the IC design. They have been around enough years and 1000s of rounds through that design to prove it. I myself have one with a couple hundred rounds through it. no issues.It is more than likely a bad batch of steel in a more recent run of chokes. And about the comment about paying high dollar for a product and not being able to use it the way you want. If you buy a new truck and it says unleaded only, you dont go running diesel through it do you? Why wouldnt chokes be the same. The maker of the choke says what you can and cant do with it for a reason.
Quote from: VaTuRkStOmPeR on March 30, 2011, 09:18:00 PMI will also take up for IC on this one.They clearly warn about the Flight Control Wad.IC chokes can accomodate all types of shot. I.E.: lead, hevi-shot, tungsten, etc. It ain't the shot that ruined your choke. It's the wad.
QuoteYep, I copied this direct from IC's site..."The Strike will accommodate all lead, steel and hybrid heavy loads with shot sizes from #2 through #8."
Quote from: msgobblergetter on March 30, 2011, 10:59:57 PMQuote from: surehuntsalot on March 30, 2011, 10:38:16 PMQuote from: turkey_slayer on March 30, 2011, 10:24:26 PMIm curious how plastic can destroy steel? Honestly, I would like to know this the wad did not destroy the choke(plastic does not damage steel)the wad had nothing to do with it,the choke was defective to start withyou're paying 50.00 to 80.00 for a choke that plastic can destroy,I don't think soI agree, plastic destroying metal? not the problem. However, defective choke? I'm not seeing that either considering the evidence. Looking back on the damaged IC chokes shown here on OG and the few I've seen on another forum, all of them have broken or split in the same general area. Weakness of design gets my vote. I like IC performance, but I'm growing very weary of it's strength. I love turkey hunting, shooting and such, but when safety becomes a potential issue... Changes are in order. If IC feels replacing chokes with stainless steal versions, Great! Hope it cures the problem.
Quote from: BigPeck215 on March 31, 2011, 10:40:50 AMit is my understanding that IC is not recommending against the FCW because it may damage their choke, but they are recommending against it because Federal recommends against using ported choke tubes with the FC wad for the best patterns.i'm sure that you could put 1000 FC rounds through an indian creek choke made out of a good batch of steel and never had a problem, but a choke that was flawed when it was birthed from a bar of steel is likely to fracture from the startbtw the plastic vs steel debate is hilarious
Quote from: 3" 870 Shell Shucker on March 30, 2011, 10:40:24 PMQuoteIm curious how plastic can destroy steel?It's the sudden pressure created at the moment the .730 solid FC wad full of pellets hits the .65 constriction down to the .665 exit diameter. Ports create weakness, period. Huge ports create greater weakness. Fine shooting chokes though.