Means that it has been changed in some way from the regular version.
It stands for Modified choke.
Browning Choke Markings "* " = full "*- " = improved modified "** " = modified "**-" = improved cylinder "**$" = skeet "***" = cylinder
# They relate to choke type, i.e., full, modified....
Modified.
* Full *- Improved Modified ** Modified **- Improved Cylinder **$ Skeet *** Cylinder Bore
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modified
from smallest pattern to largest: full improved modified modified improved cylinder cylinder (no choke)
A 20 gauge modified refers to a type of shotgun gauge and choke. The "20 gauge" indicates the size of the shotgun, which is smaller than a 12 gauge and commonly used for hunting and sport shooting. The term "modified" refers to the choke configuration, which provides a moderate constriction of the shotgun's barrel, allowing for a balance between spread and distance of the shot, making it suitable for various shooting scenarios, such as upland bird hunting.
Yes: A Remington 870 shotgun with a modified choke will shoot any commercial shotgun slug.
The modified choke could be the control
M=MODIFIED IC=IMPROVED CYLINDER S=SKEET F=FULL Also, as stamped on receiver: * Full *- Improved Modified ** Modified **- Improved Cylinder **$ Skeet *** Cylinder Bore