Author Topic: Rem 1100 Choke Question (Read 358 times)

cjcocn · « **on:** April 05, 2005, 03:00:22 AM »

Hello all

I have a Rem 1100 3" magnum with a full choke that measures 0.712 inches.

The firearm was manufactured in 1973, but I've no idea if this is the original barrel.

My question is, am I reading the Rem Chokes Chart correctly and my choke falls in to the Modified range?

If so, do I need to do anything to the choke before I can shoot steel through it?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

michael orlen · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2005, 02:41:59 AM »

You should find out what your choke constriction is before shooting steel. Although the Remington barrel is probably sturdy enough to stand up to steel shot without "ring buldging" (and I said "probably"), there is little need for a full choke constriction (calibrated for lead) when shooting steel. As a general rule, steel will pattern full with a modified (calibrated for lead) choke constriction, and over constricting will damage the pattern and possibly the barrel....measure your bore, measure your choke, and determine the difference in those diameters; this will give you your choke constriction.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2005, 10:38:50 AM »

There's little more to add. While the 'normal' 12 gauge bore is .729 it may well be much smaller espcially in some european shotguns and a bunch larger in bores that have been back bored or over bored.. as with some of the modern Brownings.. The difference is what determines the choke..

PA-Joe · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2005, 10:51:15 AM »

The Remington Chokes that I have are either unmarked (lead only) or marked "STEEL".