If you're hunting small, fast close birds like dove or quail, the best choke selection would be _____ or ____ choke.

When hunting small, fast birds such as dove or quail, a cylinder choke or improved cylinder choke is the most effective choice. These types of chokes provide a wider shot pattern, which is advantageous when shooting at fast-moving targets at close ranges, typical of hunting scenarios for these species.

The cylinder choke has no constriction, allowing for the broadest shot spread, making it easier for hunters to hit fast-flushing birds. The improved cylinder choke offers a slight constriction, still maintaining a wider pattern that balances spread and distance. This is particularly beneficial when dealing with quick, erratic flight patterns of small birds.

Other choke options, such as full or modified chokes, are more suited for longer, more precise shots at larger birds or at longer ranges, where a tighter shot pattern is necessary. However, those chokes can reduce the effectiveness when hunting small, fast birds in close quarters by limiting the spread of the shot.