[ohsobad_hunter]

I had been shooting a Remington 870 Super Mag for the last 3 years now, every year looking forward to getting a new autoloader, I recently purchased the new Franchi 912 3.5" in the Max-4 camo pattern. I havent had time to shoot the gun much, but when i did i fell in love. This gun feels awesome to me and im ready to kill some ducks with it.

I am interested in a new choke tube for duck hunting, Most of my shots are from 25-50 yards. What is the ideal choke for this range shooting steel shot? Any help is appriciated.

Thanks Guys,
Mat

 

[Worc]

You picked a winner in the Franchi 912. Most of the guns in the beretta family have a smaller bore than other brands. I would pattern with your factory chokes I.C. and Mod.. If you don't get good results try a Terror choke.

 

[ihuntducks]

I ALWAYS shoot improved cylinder when I shoot ducks over my decoys. With steel shot, this just seems to pattern the best. I also use Remington 3" Nitro Steel shotgun shells. I have had great sucess.

 

[bigmossy]

I've very good results with the Patternmaster, Kicks High flyer and Wad Wizard chokes. My personal pick is the Patternmaster. By the way, how does the new Franchi handle. A friend and I have looked at them a couple of times but havent gotten to handle one yet. Is the recoil very bad, I know the old Franchies kicked like a mule.

 

[ohsobad_hunter]

The gun has very light recoil and does not weigh a ton. The older franchis(model 48) have heavy recoil due to their lightness and they are also recoil operated. I own a franchi 48 20 gauge, it is a great gun but it kicks like a mule. The 912 however is gas operated and handles recoil very well! I hope to pattern the 912 with steel and lead shot this weekend. I will post the results.

Thanks guys,
Mat