For the last 30+ years, Carlsons Choke Tubes have been able to grow and improve their line of choke tubes. This has come from patterning tens of thousands of shells, and using all different makes and models of shotguns. By examining patterns and making adjustments to things such as the parallel section, finish, and diameters, Carlsons Choke Tubes are able to provide choke tubes that performs as you would expect in the field and at the range. Over the last few years Carlsons Choke Tubes have grown their product line, and some of this can be attributed to the Electronic Patterning Board (EPB) that we have at our disposal. This technology allows Carlsons Chobe Tubes to see various things such as point of impact (POI), pattern percentage, and pattern density. Using the EPB, Carlsons Choke Tubes are able to get more accurate data. This advantage is passed on to the customer by designing accurate chokes.
Carlson’s Choke Tubes are made from the finest corrosion-resistant 17-4 PH stainless steel available. Most factory choke tubes are made of lessor stainless steel, which equates to a choke that won’t hold up to most steel shot loads or heavy buffered shotshells. Steel shot patterns tighter than lead shot. Generally speaking, you will want to use a more open choke when shooting steel shot than you would with lead.
Patterning your shotgun is very important as every shotgun, choke, and load combination will produce various results. Generally when patterning your shotgun you will want to have a target area that would hold a 30 inch circle. You will want to set your target at the desired yardage you will be shooting at 40 yards is a good start and is widely used in the industry to compare results. Make sure you have a good stance or rest so you get accurate data. Point of aim (POI) of the shotgun is important to recognize. The POI of the gun can be affected by the gun, stance, shooter, choke, or load. Generally 12ga and 20ga choke constrictions follow the chart below.
When patterning your gun you need to keep in mind that lead loads will pattern more open than steel loads in the same constrictions. Steel loads shot through lead constrictions will produce tighter patterns. See below:
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WE BACK ALL OF OUR CHOKE TUBES:Carlsons Choke Tubes are CNC milled from solid 17-4, heat-treated, stainless bars for optimum performance and longevity. So you can focus on busting clays and filling bag limits. |
CHOKE TUBES AND GOOD PATTERNS:Most ammo and choke combinations will pattern differently. Using a Performance Carlson’s Choke Tube is a great place to start, but don’t forget to go to the range and pattern your shotgun for the load and choke you intend to use. |
MADE IN USA:Every single Carlsons Choke Tubes is made, right here, in the United States. |
Carlsons Choke Tubes compatible for Browning Invector Plus AKA (Winchester SX2, SX3, SX4, & SXP) firearms model:
Browning Invector Plus (Flush mount choke is 2.4” long w/threads at bottom):
Interchanges with Carlson’s Browning Invector Plus (Winchester SX2, SX3, SX4, & SXP, All BPS, New Supreme & 101 models, Browning Maxus, Gold Hunter, Silver, White Lightning)
FN American SLP+ Competition:
Interchanges with Carlson’s Browning Invector Plus
Ithaca Model 37 Plus & 20ga Turkey Slayer:
Interchanges with Carlson’s Browning Invector Plus style threads
Marrochi Golden Snipe Field O/U:
Interchanges with Carlson’s Browning Invector Plus style threads
Sako/Tikka 12ga:
Some interchange with Carlson’s Browning Invector Plus and some with Valmet threads
Winchester Select Energy, SX2, SX3, SX4, SXP and New Supreme & 101 models:
Interchanges with Carlson’s Browning Invector Plus style threads
CARLSONS Choke Tubes Long Beard Turkey for Browning Invector Plus | CARLSONS Choke Tubes TSS Turkey for Browning Invector Plus | CARLSONS Choke Tubes Cremator Non-Ported Waterfowl for Browning Invector Plus | CARLSONS Choke Tubes Gold Ported Sporting Clays for Browning Invector Plus | CARLSONS Choke Tubes White Wing Dove for Browning Invector Plus | CARLSONS Choke Tubes Buckshot for Browning Invector Plus | |
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Type | Long Beard Turkey | TSS Turkey | Cremator Non-Ported Waterfowl | Gold Competition Target Ported Sporting Clays | White Wing Dove | Buckshot |
Constriction | Turkey | Turkey | Close Range | Cylinder | Light Modified | Buckshot |
Gauge | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge | 12 Gauge |
BEST USE | Long Beard Series. Designed to produce the best patterns when shooting Winchester’s New Long Beard Turkey loads. Featuring Shot-Lok Technology that allows for the tightest patterns & longer downrange reach over any lead turkey load on the market. | Carlson’s TSS Series. The Federal Premiums Heavyweight TSS Turkey Load has an incredibly high pellet count in both 7 & 9 shot. Tungsten Super Shot has a 22% heavier density than heavyweight shot & a 56% heavier density than traditional lead shot. | Cremator Series. No size or speed restrictions with steel shot in any of the three constrictions. Get all the benefits of an extended choke tube, including a 25% longer parallel section for tighter & dense patterns, & help with muzzle protection. | Sporting Series. Carlsons Sporting Clays Gold Ported Chokes are offered in all Constrictions. These chokes feature a 25% longer parallel section in the choke which allows for tighter, denser patterns, with less flyers. The best sporting clays chokes | White Wing Dove Series. Features Carlsons Exclusive TST which results in reduced pellet deformation, denser patterns, & less flyers. Available in Decoy (LM) or Extended Range (IM). White Wing chokes are ported to help reduce recoil and muzzle jump. | Buckshot Series. Our Ported Buckshot choke tube is designed to give you tight patterns downrange with 00 & 000 buckshot. This choke is ported to reduce recoil and muzzle jump that tend to go hand in hand with these large loads. |