scattergun10 125 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I've got an IZ-109 and I'm considering getting a Polychoke for it. Just wondering if you guys think one is necessary for a HD/SHTF gun. I might also be doing some hunting with it here and there, but not much. Thanks in advance for any input. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Not really, might come in handy hunting fowl. I like to keep HD weapons as small and light as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Inside your home, unless you are using Wallyworld bulk target loads, not issue IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I've got an IZ-109 and I'm considering getting a Polychoke for it. Just wondering if you guys think one is necessary for a HD/SHTF gun. I might also be doing some hunting with it here and there, but not much. Thanks in advance for any input. Absolutely if you consider needing to put food on the table with your shotgun as a novel concept should the "S" hit the "F" You don't need to keep it on the weapon 24/7, but it's one of those things that would be nice to have around should you ever want it & mail delivery/online purchases are disrupted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 It undoubtedly will improve your ability to shoot small moving targets at range. For HD, you can answer that question better than we can. Do a walk around your house and yard. What is the longest defensive shot you are likely to take? Now go to the range and shoot at a paper target at that distance with the ammo you plan on leaving in there 24/7. Is your spread bigger than you want? Then either choke or flight control ammo. IMO anything inside 90 feet does not need one, but it doesn't hurt either. I leave mine on. I figure in town a tighter group is less chance of stray pellets hurting things I don't want to hurt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 For HD, it's not needed, but for far reaching clay pigeons it sure tightens the pattern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daughertym 15 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 If you plan on hunting, a good choke will make a big difference from the standard cylinder bore you have, and you can improve the accuracy and spread of your rounds down range of varying ammo. I would highly recommend a Winchoke adaptor from Cobra over the Polychoke. It gives you a wider range of choke options and runs a little lighter and tighter than the Polychoke from what I have read here on the forums and have seen with mine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
incognito485 26 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Get some Federal Tactical 00 Buck. No need for a choke for HD. Most encounters are fairly close, and that Federal load can still reach out and touch someone if needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
20nickels 21 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 If you plan on hunting, a good choke will make a big difference from the standard cylinder bore you have, and you can improve the accuracy and spread of your rounds down range of varying ammo. I would highly recommend a Winchoke adaptor from Cobra over the Polychoke. It gives you a wider range of choke options and runs a little lighter and tighter than the Polychoke from what I have read here on the forums and have seen with mine. This is my plan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goose 95 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 The Polychoke II can be used to spread shot as well as choke it. Right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) As far as the question of home defense, a choke on your shotgun is absolutely not needed.....This type of choke however can be Very handy and is one of a few Chokes that come in handy for home defense. Edited December 17, 2011 by RobRez 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 The Polychoke II can be used to spread shot as well as choke it. Right? I've never actually tried mine like that, but It is supposed to have two negative choke settings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goose 95 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 The Polychoke II can be used to spread shot as well as choke it. Right? I've never actually tried mine like that, but It is supposed to have two negative choke settings. Right, same here. I'd think having a wider shot pattern in the middle of the night at close range could be handy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Kenny 144 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 I doubt it works, The blunderbuss with the funnel-muzzle have been tested to have no improvement in spread, but it made muzzle-loading a lot easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 I doubt it works, The blunderbuss with the funnel-muzzle have been tested to have no improvement in spread, but it made muzzle-loading a lot easier. True that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 A choke would definately be useful after your S-12 runs out of ammo. Either a rear naked choke or a guillotine choke would be my recommendation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 I doubt it works, The blunderbuss with the funnel-muzzle have been tested to have no improvement in spread, but it made muzzle-loading a lot easier. that's the purpose of the blunderbuss funnel, faster loading. i've seen some people who think it was for spreading shot and stuck useless funnel type devices on the end of their shotguns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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