choke or no choke

[fabsroman]

Leaving a choke tube out of a gun and firing it many times could damage the choke threads. Thus, leaving you with a problem.

I don't use buckshot very much, if ever, but I would think that a choke tube would be required in a choke tube barrelled gun. I am also thinking that modified or improved modified, if not even full, might be called for since you are planning on some decently long shots.

If memory serves me correctly, you were thinking about 50+ yard shots on coyotes with this buckshot.

Pattern the gun with different choke tubes and see which one works best (i.e., throws the tightest pattern).