noun
- a constriction in the barrel of a shotgun near the muzzle that compresses the shot pattern
Usage: firearms/hunting term
Examples
- The shotgun has a full chokebore for long-range hunting.
- He adjusted the chokebore to tighten the shot pattern.
- A modified chokebore is useful for medium-distance shooting.
- The barrel's chokebore affects how the pellets spread.
- Hunters often choose different chokebores depending on their game.