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When you're set up on a hung-up tom that just won't close the distance, the choke on the end of your barrel makes the difference between a clean harvest and a story about the one that got away. Carlson's built the Long Beard XR turkey choke to solve exactly that problem, tuning the geometry specifically around Winchester's Long Beard XR loads and their Shot-Lok resin to keep pellets round and stacked tight all the way downrange.
This is the .660 constriction version threaded for the Beretta Optima HP system, so it drops right into 12 gauge guns like the A400 Xplor, A350, A300 and other Optima HP threaded barrels. The extended, ported body is machined from 17-4 stainless steel and heat treated, which is the kind of hard, corrosion-resistant material you want when you're running heavy magnum turkey payloads through it season after season. The porting up front helps take some of the sting out of those stout 3 and 3.5 inch loads, and the extended parallel section is where the real pattern work happens, funneling shot into a dense center core.
The magic here is the pairing. Winchester's Long Beard XR ammo uses Shot-Lok technology to cushion the pellets and keep them from deforming as they leave the barrel. Round pellets fly straighter and hit harder, and this choke's constriction was dialed in to take full advantage of that. Run it with those loads and you'll typically see noticeably tighter counts on a turkey target at 40 yards and beyond.
While it's purpose-built for Winchester Long Beard XR, this tube also patterns well with lead, TSS, Hevi-Shot and bismuth, giving you room to experiment on paper before the season opens. Steer clear of steel shot larger than #4 through it. Do yourself a favor and pattern a few different loads at your expected shooting distance so you know exactly where that bird needs to be. Carlson's backs the whole thing with a lifetime warranty, and it's made in the USA.
It's threaded for the Beretta Optima HP system, so it fits 12 gauge guns like the A400 Xplor, A350 and A300 series along with other Optima HP threaded barrels. Always double check that your barrel uses the Optima HP thread pattern before ordering, since Beretta has run several different choke systems over the years. If your gun takes Optima HP tubes, this one threads right in.
No, but that's what it was designed around and where it tends to shine. The .660 constriction was tuned to work with the Shot-Lok resin in those loads for the tightest patterns. It also patterns well with lead, TSS, Hevi-Shot and bismuth, so pattern a few options on paper to find your gun's favorite.
You can run steel, but keep it to #4 shot or smaller through this tight turkey constriction. Larger steel through a choke this tight isn't a good idea. For turkey work most folks stick with lead or TSS anyway, which this tube handles without issue.
The ports near the muzzle vent gas and help reduce muzzle jump and felt recoil, which is welcome when you're touching off heavy 3 and 3.5 inch turkey loads. It won't turn a magnum into a target load, but it takes some of the edge off. The extended parallel section behind the ports is what does the heavy lifting on tightening your pattern.
| UPC | 723189701901 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 70190 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 7.9500 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.2 |
| Thread Pattern | OPTIMA HP |
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