Choke tubes are confusing

[Alan]

I know they matter for patterning but I don't really understand which ones to use when. I feel like I should know this by now but I'm winging it.

 

[fresh_prince]

I just match the choke to the target...tight for longer shots, more open for close or spread shots.

 

[Alan]

I just match the choke to the target...tight for longer shots, more open for close or spread shots.

That’s basically my approach too