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BarkeyVA
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:13 pm  Reply with quote
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What is the advantage(s) if any, of the vented PolyChoke vs the non-vented model?

Will the adjustable (removable) choke collar and vent fit on the non-vented PolyChoke?

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drcook
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:08 pm  Reply with quote



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do you mean are the vented and non-vented interchangeable ? the answer is yes, maybe.

the maybe is because there were at least 2 different thread specs. I have a gun that I bought a vented because if it is going to have a tumor on the end, it may as well look good

you just have to make sure that the threads are compatible (and gauge of course)

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:16 pm  Reply with quote



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The vented supposedly acted like a muzzle brake to reduce recoil. Not sure it did much. I put one one a Browning A5 with the vent. I was worried the vent would retard the barrel in recoil and cause malfunctions. Never did, which makes me believe they don't do much for recoil. They do look better, though.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:32 pm  Reply with quote



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The vented polychoke weighs more than the non vented, personally I believe that is the only recoil reduction that it provides. Adding more overall weight to a gun.

An advantage the vented does provide is that you can glance at the end of the barrel and tell if you packed any snow in there. Or heaven forbid mud. Never had it happen to me that I know of but have listened to some "old timers" mention that when I was young.

Also agree that the vented looks better, to me.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:54 am  Reply with quote



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the vented one keeps the muzzle from jumping so you can get on the 2nd bird faster.
does nothing for recoil.

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BarkeyVA
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:10 am  Reply with quote
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Thanks for everyone's comments. I took a photo of the OD threads on mine and compared it to a photo of the threads on the used vented one that the seller emailed to me. They appear to be "similar" so, knowing there is a 50/50 chance that it will be interchangeable, I went ahead and ordered it ($29 incl. shipping).

The seller did say I can return it for a refund if it doesn't work.

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fourtown
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:34 am  Reply with quote



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If that doesn't work out, I have some oddball 16 ga Polychoke parts. I'm not sure what I have anymore, but I might be able to help you out.
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The stripes give it more power, like a 69 Dodge Super Bee. Laughing

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:19 pm  Reply with quote



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Some people say the vents make it louder for bystanders, like Thrush mufflers on a Super Bee.
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BarkeyVA
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:11 pm  Reply with quote
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fourtown wrote:
If that doesn't work out, I have some oddball 16 ga Polychoke parts. I'm not sure what I have anymore, but I might be able to help you out.


Thanks, I'll let you know.

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BarkeyVA
PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:25 pm  Reply with quote
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The deluxe PolyChoke arrived today. https://www.ebay.com/itm/202555218935

Unfortunately the threads do not match. I am going to check with a local gunsmith to see how much it would cost to replace the non-vented one on my Remington 48 before sending it back.

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