I'm planning on getting a Stoeger SxS coach gun, I'm not sure exactly what model, but I know it will be a "Supreme" model. I can't stand the fact (don't ask me why) that the basic Stoeger SxS coach guns don't have the same kind of choke on both barrels. So, I was wondering if i got one of the supreme models, what does the gun look like when there are no chokes screwed in? Can you see threading? (if i get it, I will be shooting with no choke) I don't know that much about screw in chokes so forgive any stupid questions...Is the threading on the inside of the barrel? If its on the inside, will shooting with no choke mess it up or anything? Pics would be awsome, thanks!
Screw in choke questions
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Jorg Nysgerrig
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You may wish to take a look at this thread:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=349428
If you want them to have the same choke, just buy one whichever one you like.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=349428
If you want them to have the same choke, just buy one whichever one you like.
Huh...is there any way that I could buy one of there basic coach guns and have a gunsmith make the chokes the same size? Dang, all I want is a Stoeger SxS coach gun with the same fixed choke on each barrel, not screw on, fixed...is there ANY way to get that? Could I special order one for Stoeger, or could I have a gunsmith modify the chokes somehow so their the same?
John, you can buy a Stoeger with Choke tubes and buy extra choketubes so you can have any combination you want. For example, I believe the Stoeger uses the same choke tubes as a Mossberg shotgun. Chokes from any company of the right type for your gun will work. For example, with Trulock Chokes you would want designation PPW127xx. Basic Trulock chokes for your gun cost just under twenty dollars apiece. Other companies will have similar items. You can find them for more and for less. Do not, under any circumstances, fire the shotgun without choketubes. Damage will result.
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Why? You say you don't know much about screw in chokes, but seem opposed to them. What don't you like about them?
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IC/Mod is the classic choke combo for upland/field over-unders and side-by-sides. They do it that way so you get a first shot with the more open choke at close range, then a second shot with the less open choke as the birds are flying further away from you.
I wouldn't take anything else dove hunting.
That said, a gunsmith can open up the tighter fixed choke for you. The shotgun shop I've been using charges $95/barrel. (I have not used this service, I just looked at their price list)
I wouldn't take anything else dove hunting.
That said, a gunsmith can open up the tighter fixed choke for you. The shotgun shop I've been using charges $95/barrel. (I have not used this service, I just looked at their price list)
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Yes a gunsmith can ream out the fixed chokes to any degree you desire, including cylinder, which is the "no choke" you may be referring to. Choke tubes can be modified also, but if you really don't like them anyway, the no choke tube model is cheaper anyway.
That's easy. Just buy the gun you want. Then buy 2 screw-in chokes of the constriction you want. Then de-grease the choke tubes and front portion of the barrels which receive the choke tubes. Then wet the choke tubes with water and install them in the barrels. In about 30 days, you will have "fixed" chokes because they will be rusted firmly in place. Or, instead of water, you could use epoxy and accomplish the job in 24 hours.
We don't have a smiley for "tongue in cheek", do we?
Seriously, John79, take a look at the basic Spartan coach gun (I think it's Model 89548). It is a hammerless twenty inch coach gun with fixed cyl/cyl chokes. It would probably cost you just over $300 dollars. Some like Stoegers better, some like the Spartan/Baikals betters. Some don't like either one. But the Spartan may have the features you want. I have had both Stoeger and Spartan and have no strong preference. I currently have the cyl/cyl Spartan and like it fine.
Gauge Chamber Barrel Length Receiver Stock &
Fore-End Trigger Choke Overall Length Avg. Wt. (lbs.) Order No. MSRP*
12 2 3/4" 20" Blue Hardwood Double Cyl/Cyl 35 3/4" 6 1/2 89548 $342
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/SPR_models/SPR220_side-by-side_specs.asp
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You say Stoger makes a coach gun with no choke tubes? So both barrels would be cylinder, or "no choke"? If they make one like that, I think thats the one I'll look into. On another note, reaming wont weaken the barrel if its done right, will it? Thank you all.
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I'm not sure why you have such an aversion to screw-in choke tubes. But if it's purely a cosmetic issue, perhaps you don't understand that the tubes fit all the way into the barrel, flush with the end. The threads are internal, located inside the end of the barrel. When fully installed the choke tubes do not protrude beyond the end and therefore virtually unnoticeable.
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