Which statement correctly matches the choke to its constriction level?

• A. Cylinder choke — unconstricted
• B. Improved Cylinder choke — tight constriction
• C. Modified choke — no constriction
• D. Full choke — slight constriction

Answer: (A)

Chokes control how much the shot is constricted as it exits the barrel. The cylinder choke is the least constrictive option, essentially leaving the shot column unconstricted right at the muzzle, which results in a wider pattern. An improved cylinder adds a small amount of constriction, not a lot, so it’s tighter than cylinder but not very tight. A modified choke has a moderate amount of constriction, narrowing the pattern more noticeably. The full choke constricts the most, producing the tightest, most compact pattern at close to mid-range.

So, cylinder choke being described as unconstricted correctly matches its actual level of constriction. The other statements would misstate the typical constriction levels for those chokes.