Choke Tubes for a Browning Gold 10 gage

[JDub]

So far I have been satisfied with the factory tubes, but was wondering if anyone has purchased aftermarket tubes for the 10. Have any suggestions, comments?

[T.Mayer]

my buddy shoots a 10 bomb and he just got himself a patternmater and it seems to fit real well...patternmaster onl makes a long range for the 10's no EXT LR(i think) just a heads up on that...but if i were you id get one a try it out b/c those two things togetehr could prove extremely deadly!

[calling4life]

Terror chokes come in 10 gauge models, with 3 different constrictions available as well if I remember correctly.

I don't have a 10 gauge, have wanted one, but don't own so can't shoot you on how they work, but it's something to look into.

[JDub]

The 10 is great! I would highly recommend it. The only drawback is the shells are a little more, but I'm shoot a whole hell of a lot less!!! I fell in love with the 10 last year. A friend has the Browning 10g pump, and every time I fired it, birds just fell out of the sky. But that pump kicked like a mule. The auto is as smooth as silk. Honestly think it kicks less than most 12s because it is so much heavier. That's another potential drawback, but the weight doesn't bother me. Birds are still raining down, and I'm not that great of a shot. Just throws a wall of steel out!

[Foiles SMH1]

Wad Wizzard also has a 10ga choke for a browning.

[gutpyle]

I put a patternmaster in mine and it was better than the stock chokes with steel. It was considerably better with Bismuth and the HD.

[BadCaller]

Right up my alley.

I have shot a 10 before lead was illegal. The first thing is what are you wanting to shoot with your 10 ducks or geese. Are you trying pull them down when they still have the oxygen mask on?? Steel, Hevi-Shot, HD there's so many choices. When you move into the larger payloads is where your going to see better results with an extended choke tube.

Personally I hand load my own for geese using the Hevi-Shot .20 size pellets buffered and B shot. I use TruLock chokes Light mod for a 1 5/8oz to 1 1/2oz payload. I personally like an extended non ported choke tube. The 10 is more forgiving since the bore is larger than a 12 so your payload isn't as long. A ported choke does absolutely nothing except make more noise PERIOD. Ported chokes are just a sales pitch.

Don't think because you have a 10 anything will die with in 85 yards. Those semi's are heavy and a little slow on the start of the swing but once they are moving you can make surgical percise shots.

If you want to achieve the total bennies of the 10ga get a reloader, you can get a Mec 650 on ebay for 100 bucks but it might take a few months.
www.precisionreloading.com has all the goodies to reload all non tox. But one thing if you should own is the Tom Roster loading book, all his loads are proven and tested not to mention he's killed more waterfowl than anyone in the world.

[gutpyle]

I can get all I need to reload the no-tox stuff? I have been lookin around for Bismuth or any other non -tox shot to reload. Thanks for the info.

[calling4life]

BADCALLER

What would you estimate your cost is for 25 shells????

Don't include the cost of your re loading equipment for this.

[BadCaller]

$1.64 round, buffered. I use the Tom Roster load data, I can get about 87% pattern at 55 yards in a 40" circle.

Percision reloading has the best wads for NonTox bar none. I either use Steel or Longshot powder. If you ever pick up a spent wad from HS you'll see the first 1/4" not even have a pellet impression due to the Buffer.

Once you handload HS you can get some wicked loads that are smoother and even. With the large bore of the 10 you can over come alot when using larger payloads. In the event you handload HS call them and get some double t .20 shot. You'll reach geese at ranges you never dreamed of.

If I included cost of labor 10 bucks a round. I can make 50 rounds in about 30 mins all hand weighed. If you don't own 10ga and want to load 12ga the mec 650 can be bumped up to 3" with one bolt. I take off all powder and shot gear since I do one at a time in the press. Now clay loads I can load 250 in about 30mins with a 9000.

[gutpyle]

You reccomend starting with Steel or the no-tox such as bismuth or hevi? I have reloaded many leads before. After reading your posts and visiting PR website I may invest in a reloader for my 10. I got the Tom Roster book in my cart on the Pr website. Thanks.

[BadCaller]

I personally do not shoot steel after seeing the results of Hevi-Shot. When we were all forced to use steel it was just awful. Then bismuth and we shot that for several years, then in 99 when I shot my first load of HS and that was it. I have patterned many loads of Kent also. Probelm with steel is it has to be pushed fast, now when ever anyone pracitce shoots we all use lead at much slower speeds. So your leed is going to change. But I am into squeking the most out of each shot and if there is something that can give me a boost I am all for it.

I'd rather have a gun with forcing cones cut, backbored, with a centered threaded choke and remove the bead. Find my point of impact, tweek my stock and work up a load. Once you have a gun that fits and shoots that is the start to taking 6 ducks with 7 shots.


Bucks Run also have manual.
www.bucksrunsports.com/ his site can only be viewed with Internet Explorer. Most of my handloads for ducks are 1 1/8oz pushing HS 6 shot.

I had a friend make a loading block that will hold 60 hulls.
First I size and prime them, I use and eletric powder tosser and scale built into 1. As the powder is being weighed out I place it in the hull then a PR wad. Once that is all done I weigh my shot out, it's quick using s scoop. Some loads require buffer others don't. Once there all laid out I crimp and place back in the block. I'll either use nail polish or candle wax. store in ziplock bags.

Once you read the Roster book which only has about 20 loads in there but the big thing they are proven loads and you'll see once you pattern your first load. Some are hot but what you'll find is they are put together by one of the best waterfowlers that ever hunted. Tom has an unlimted waterfowl permit. Every bird he shoots is X-rayed. I believe he has x-rayed over 30K birds.

If you watch ebay you can find one used but they don't always come up weekly. If you have a Mec loader most can be made to go 3" when you start

I searched youtube for a pattern plate.

This first clip you can see the pattern is low.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE5KJ3Ialg8

His gun doesn't fit. Talk with any accomplished shooter and fit is key, hit what you point at.

[JDub]

BadCall, how are you reloading with Heavy Shot for $1.60 per shell. Unless my math is way off, 1.5oz payloads of Heavy Shot is going to be just north of $2 based on the Precision Reloading site. Do they run discounts periodically? Are you buying in bulk? Do you know somebody who knows somebody?

[BadCaller]

When word on the street metal prices were going to soar I loaded up. The HS I am sitting on will get me through another 4-5 years. Since my business involves computers there are days when I am moving data and such grants me time to surf the web. If you pay attention to several of the gun websites it comes up. A few weeks ago on auctionarms 30 pounds went for 275 bucks. When I buy supplies I get it in bulk with a few friends and make a call to try and work a price out. What ever you do stay away from balistic products. Sometime Midway has it on discount and when you get your coupons you can save there also.

16 months ago it was 90 bucks bulk. 20 months ago 80. I feel it will go down in the next 6 months like lead, lead was 50 bucks for 25 pounds now I see it for 29 bucks.

[gutpyle]

Hey Badcaller can a MEC 600 jr be converted to a 10 guage reloader? I have one set up to do 12 guage 2 3/4 loads. Or is it easier just to buy the 10 setup in the 600 jr. One on ebay right now for 130 shipped. Another question what is the steelmaster press all about I noticed it being alot more money.

[BadCaller]

Your better off just getting a 10ga reloader.
The steelmaster can be converted to lead, Steel is harder to regulate through the charge bar so you need the steel setup. I have aquired reloaders over the years so I just keep them set up in my loading room. Here's a good site that sells a book on how to get your Mec reloader fine tuned. www.expertreloader.com

Since you have a 12 reloader don't be scared to load up some 1oz loads for over decoys in your first or second shot then as they get further back it up with a larger payload. The larger the shot colum the more finesse with your loading. But after all the summer home work is done the rewards will be great in the fall. I shoot very few factory loads in the last 15 years. If I am shooting live pigeons then you need to shoot factory ammo, if you have a misfire lost bird. A lost bird can cost you a few grand. Most guys shooting pigeons shoot a 3 1/4dram 1 1/4oz pigeon load. But my greatest sucsess has been with factory trap loads. They use harder shot. For field shooting Remington and Winchester make pigeon loads AKA Flyers.

[BIGSLAYER 24]

i own the browning invector gold semi auto 10 guage and was looking to purchase a pattern master extended port choke myself, just got done looking at there web site and found a stainless steel extended port choke for $100 and fell in love with it so i ordered it. will let you know how it works! :lol:

[BadCaller]

Why a ported choke??