Description
The Carlson's Cremator is a mid-range choke tube built for the waterfowl hunter who wants a real upgrade over a factory tube. This one is set up for Rem Choke threaded 12 gauge shotguns with a .715 constriction, which lands right in that sweet spot for decoying ducks and geese working in around 20 to 40 yards. It's an extended, ported design machined from heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel, so it holds up shot after shot and stands up to years of steel loads without complaint.
What Triple Shot Technology Does in the Cremator
The headline feature here is Carlson's Triple Shot Technology, or TST. Instead of one abrupt step down to the final constriction, the taper section uses three graduated rings that ease the shot column into the choke gradually. In plain terms, that stair-step transition beats up your pellets less, cuts down on flyers, and puts more of your payload where you're aiming. Add the extended profile with its longer parallel section and you get patterns that hold together tighter and denser than a standard-length tube.
Why Hunters Reach for the Ported Cremator
The porting isn't just for looks. Those vents bleed off gas at the muzzle, which tames muzzle jump and takes a little sting out of felt recoil, and that helps you stay on the bird for a quick second shot. There's also a practical durability angle: the tube extends past the muzzle, which shields your barrel threads from the wear that comes with running steel shot all season. It threads in without a wrench for quick swaps in the blind.
Steel, Lead, or Hevi-Shot in the Cremator
One of the nicer things about this tube is how easy it is to feed. The mid-range Cremator has no size or speed restrictions with steel shot, and it runs lead and tungsten-blend loads like Hevi-Shot just as happily. It's made in the USA and backed by Carlson's lifetime warranty, so it's a buy-it-once kind of choke.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Carlson's Choke Tubes
- Manufacturer Part Number: 11535
- UPC: 723189115357
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Constriction: Mid-Range (.715)
- Thread Pattern: Rem Choke
- Configuration: Extended, Ported
- Material: Heat-Treated 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Black
- Technology: Triple Shot Technology (TST)
- Shot Compatibility: Lead, Steel, Hevi-Shot
- Length: 7.7 in
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Warranty: Lifetime
What’s Included
- Carlson's Cremator ported mid-range choke tube (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Cremator choke fit my 12 gauge shotgun?
This tube is threaded for the Rem Choke pattern, which fits most Remington 12 gauge shotguns along with several other makes that use the same thread. Check the top of your barrel or your owner's manual to confirm your gun uses Rem Choke threading before ordering. If your shotgun uses a different system like Invector Plus or Beretta/Benelli Mobil, you'll want the matching version of this choke instead.
What ranges is the mid-range Cremator best suited for?
The .715 mid-range constriction is dialed in for shots roughly between 20 and 40 yards, which covers most ducks and geese decoying into your spread. It's a versatile middle ground that patterns well without being so tight that close birds slip through the edges. For consistent hits well past 40 yards, the long-range version of the Cremator is the better call.
Can I run steel shot through the ported Cremator?
Yes. The mid-range Cremator has no size or speed restrictions with steel shot, so you can send heavy waterfowl loads through it without worry. It also handles lead and tungsten-blend loads like Hevi-Shot, and the extended body helps protect your barrel from the wear steel can cause over a long season.
Does the porting really cut down on recoil?
The ports vent gas near the muzzle, which mostly works to reduce muzzle jump so your barrel settles faster after the shot. You'll also notice a bit less felt recoil, which helps when you're swinging on a second or third bird. It's a meaningful improvement for follow-up shots in the blind.





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