Figured somebody in Tman land might have experience with choke tubes for buckshot, specifically coyote hunting. Id be primarily using #3, #4 and 'F' shot. Anybody use them, have a favorite..?

Not to be that guy!!! But, use the choke tube that your shotgun best patterns with using buckshot would be my suggestion.

Same goes for #3, #4 and F

Lol...thats the idea Rob, but I dont plan on buying numerous chokes at $60 a piece unless it comes down to that. That is why Im asking for those that might have been down that road before to share their experience.

That sounds reasonable.

What shotgun are you using now?

Federal Premium #4 buck 3" 12 ga. patterned pretty good for me in the standard modified choke. Improved modified or improved cylinder were ok too but full got more flyers. IMO you don't need a buckshot specific choke tube to get good patterns with it.

I have an 870 on the way. I prefer the rifle, but when we hunt the jackpine stands, a shotgun rules...

Normally a modified choke does best but if want to spend the money the Kicks BuckKicker is the tube for buckshot

I did a lot of goose hunting years ago and used a shotgun with a full choke barrel. I shot #4 buck and that worked great.

Carlsons BSC buck shot choke
at 50 yards I wouldn't have all 9 but I would have at least a few within a few inches of point of aim
you can look up videos

it definitely matters the buck you use I found Fiocchi was what my gun preferred , Winchester and Rem weren't bad but the weren't as good either

Geez, I miss those days. #4 buck would just rip the wings off those high flying honkers.

x2 why I mentioned the specific type I use.

Midlander - Carlson Coyote Choke! The guys I hunt with and myself use Carlsons or Kicks but shooting Winchester Super X 3.5” pattern better with Carlsons for me shooting #4 buck from an 870. Amazing what chokes designed for #4 buck can do

Thats the kind of insight I was looking for...thanks all

When I was a kid I shot geese and coyotes both with my old single shot break over hammer gun made by h and r. I honestly had never heard of patterning a gun . That old gun has a full choke and it worked fine. To this day I havnt patterned it just know that #4 buck always worked for me in it. Have not used 4 buck in a while. Once in a while I call with snow on the ground and a moon. still grab the H and R. I guess cause stuff rolls up when I touch it off. Other chokes may be better I honestly cant say but that old 12 gauge shoots it good. 2 3/4 or 3 inch. Whatever brand size was in the gas station when i needed more.

my carlsons Turkey said it was safe for lead buck , it also held a nice pattern

most anything will do at 25 yards it is when your trying to stretch past 30-35 you have to try what you have and see

I like the extended chokes that go about an inch or so out the end of the barrel it gives more time to make the transition which seems to work for me.

try what you have with what you can get for buck if you get better and better as you go to mod and full , trying a turkey if you have one and yours is safe for lead buck might deliver or it might be too much

If I could find any 4 buck I sure wouldn’t waste much patterning with it. I’m planning on some hunting in December and probably only have 25 -30 rounds. Incidentally, I have the Carlson coyote choke and liked how it performed back when I wasn’t in a 4 buck hoard mode.

I agree BP, thats why I asked for insight from others. If I can cut down on unnecessary shooting, Im all for it. However, Im still gonna need to shoot a few so that I know what the capabilities are. Thanks for the info on the Carlson choke

Have shot two chokes that were absolutely lethal with 4 buck my first was a Remington extra full and the other is my Carlson coyote choke. I shoot 3 inch or 2 3/4 which ever can be found. I have seen both chokes take coyotes effectively past the 60 yard mark.