It will be marked with a code or word. Each maker uses a code system. Some are the same, some aren't. Take it to a gunsmith if you can't figure it out.
Full choke.
Either a full choke,or extra full choke shotgun barrel.
You don't give us the model, so it is hard to answer the question. Assuming the gun does not have an obvious adjustable choke, the choke is probably not easily adjustable. A gunsmith can open the choke (from Full to Modified for example) or can install internal interchangeable choke tubes (costs around $125).
by turning or loosening the choke you are increasing the diameter of the bbl. by tightening the choke you are decreasing the diameter. all the way tight is full choke about 6 clicks open is modified and about 6 more clicks open is improved cylinder. shoot your gun on full or all the way tight into a target then open the choke up to modified shoot again then open it to imp. cyl. and shoot again. the clicks you may need to turn your particular choke may be a little different than mine. kell.
The TIGHTEST choke (which is smallest) is the Extra Full. The largest (no choke at all) is known as a cylinder bore.
To determine the degree of choke on a Savage 775, look toward the rear of the barrel just in front of the receiver on the left side. There you'll see some stars engraved into the barrel. The number of stars corresponds to the amount of choke of your gun's barrel. On mine, it's 3 stars which means "modified." Here are the other designations:* = full choke** = improved modified*** = modified**** = improved cylinder***** = cylinderHope this helps!BTW, the old Savage is one of the sweetest shotguns I've ever shot! Butter smooth trigger, accurate and highly reliable!! GREAT gun!www.geeksoncaffeine.com
Improved-cylinder, or skeet barrel. "Modified or full-choke barrels (in any make gun) simply will not shoot slugs or buckshot as well as the more open chokes." --Edward A. Matunas; "Deer Hunter's Guide to Guns, Ammo and Equipment", 1983
it should say right there on the receiver "made in Belgium"
YES as a gun dealer for over 8 years I have been ask this question many times and the improved choke barrel is ok for slugs but never in a modified choke or full choke barrel as the slug in the latter 2 barrels will open the choke over time
Yes, you can. I have shot countless lead slugs through a full choke, although greater accuracy can be attained by using a modified choke or a non choked barrel.
There is a decision to make, and no one right answer. Check this out... The two barrels should have different "chokes", that is different designs compressing the shot when exiting the barrel. Typically one would be "full choke" the other a lesser "modified choke". Depending on the range to the target, you'll want to choose the full choke barrel if far away, (it will keep the shot closer together for a longer distance)...while if the target is closer, use the barrel with the modified choke. (It will allow the shot pattern to expand somewhat quicker, giving a more complete pattern of coverage. So basically the answer is "Depends, on how far away you are from the target, and what chokes do you have available." Be advised, many shotguns use removable choke tubes installed into, and at the end of each barrel. They are interchangeable for your gun, so if you like full on top and modified below, you can do it. I hope this helps.
How much the shot is constricted as it leaves the barrel.