When hunting turkey, what choke is often recommended?

When hunting turkey, a full or extra choke is often recommended because it tightens the shot pattern, allowing for greater precision and effectiveness at longer ranges. Turkeys have small kill zones, particularly in the head and neck area, and a tighter shot pattern helps ensure that more pellets hit the target, thus increasing the chances of a successful hunt.

The use of a full choke is particularly advantageous when hunting in open terrain, where long shots are more common, as it helps deliver a denser concentration of shot. This also reduces the likelihood of wounding a turkey rather than achieving a clean kill. While other chokes—such as improved cylinder or modified—can be suitable for different types of hunting or shooting scenarios, they are generally not as effective for turkey hunting where precision and range are critical.