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the chokes in my A400 Xtreme shoot tight. Almost like 1 choke tighter. I normally use LM or M for pheasant. But If I was taking it, I would start with IC. I like IC/M in my 16 ga and I bought an Ithaca/SKS sxs 20 ga with IC/M barrels. I use LM in my Beretta 20 ga A300. I would probably use...

Good advice.

I’ve heard 2 things about using the 28. #1 go one choke tighter than you would use in other gauges. #2 use the same choke you would use in other gauges. I would say if the distances are the same, then stick to the same choke. For me that’s usually light mod or mod. I do shoot some IC for...

Yes. 30 yards should not be an issue at all.

Lucas oil makes a good gun oil. Used transmission fluid on my 1911 in the Army and I’ve used it quite a bit since then. Not too much wrong with it. EEzox is a good protectant, but there are better lubes.

This. Really depends on distances. Preserve birds or closely flushed birds I like Mod or LM over IC. I also like IM over LM at times. My Ithaca SxS is IC and Mod. Kills them just fine. Last time I used my 16 ga SxS I used IC and Full. Its a double trigger and when those birds got up and...

That was my original thought, but then 2nd guessed myself.

I bought a FAIR Iside 16 ga last year and I love it. I’ve always liked 16 ga. I’m taking my 28 ga Franchi to South Dakota this year and I’ll probably take my 16 ga as my 2nd gun. I have a 20 ga SxS, but I just really love a 16 ga.

What choke are you all using for 20-40 yard shots?

Thanks. If its anything like last year, the birds will all get up in perfect range of a 28 and Modified or IM choke. Looking forward to dropping a few with it.

Is it a must to be high brass? I bought some B&P #6 15/16 oz loads rated at 1300 FPS, but when I get them, they aren’t high brass. Not sure it matters that much if they really hit 1300 FPS. I guess what I’m asking those with experience is, would you use them?

My 16 ga uses the same as the Franchi Instinct. https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/512-xp

I have a FAIR Iside in 16ga with double triggers. Very nice gun. I pheasant hunted with it last year and it was a joy to carry and shoot.

I have a Franchi AL48, Beretta Silver Pigeon II, and Ruger Red Label in 28 ga. The little Franchi is my favorite shotgun.

My brother-in-law came across Belgium made Browning Superposed 12 ga in Mod/Full. His son is using it to shoot trap, but we did a European shoot and he used it there. It’s about as good as it gets. I like my Beretta too, but that superposed is special.