Greg: choke constriction matters very little if you are in the thick stuff and limit shots to within 25 yards with quality shells HOWEVER: 1. POI may have been altered with the barrel work and pattern testing is mandatory 2. More importantly, wall thickness may now be inadequate. If you purchase the gun, be sure you have set up wall thickness measurements with someone with the equipment, interest and experience to properly do so within the 3 day inspection period. Please let us know how things turn out.