Description
This HEVI-Choke Waterfowl tube is built for hunters running a Beretta Optima Plus platform who want their steel and tungsten loads to pattern the way the ammo was designed to. It's the mid-range version, with a .718 constriction that throws a tight, even cloud of pellets out to around 40 yards. That's the sweet spot for most decoying ducks and geese working the spread, where you want dense coverage without over-choking your close-in shots.
What Sets the HEVI-Choke Waterfowl Tube Apart
The porting does real work out on the water. Those gas ports bleed off pressure at the muzzle, which helps peel the wad away from the shot column for cleaner patterns while also trimming felt recoil and settling muzzle jump between follow-up shots. Anyone shooting heavy 3-inch waterfowl loads all morning will appreciate that. HEVI-Shot dialed in these tubes on their own patterning equipment to match the constriction to each gun platform, so the Optima Plus version is tuned specifically for that bore.
Built From 17-4 Stainless for the Long Haul
The tube is machined from aircraft-quality 17-4 stainless steel, which stands up to steel shot and the wet, muddy abuse that comes with duck season. HEVI-Shot backs these chokes with a lifetime guarantee, so it's a buy-once piece of kit. It fits Beretta Optima Plus guns including the Model 301, Extrema, Tekny's, and Silver Pigeon II and III.
Field-Friendly Design
The extended, knurled fore-end is the detail you'll be glad for when your hands are cold and wet. You can grab it and hand-tighten or back it out without digging around for a choke wrench, which makes swapping between this mid-range tube and an extended-range one quick and painless in the blind. Pair it with HEVI-Shot waterfowl ammunition and you're getting the pattern density this whole system was designed around.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: HEVI-Shot
- Manufacturer Part Number: 550124
- UPC: 816383501245
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Choke System: Beretta Optima Plus
- Compatible Shotguns: Optima Plus Model 301, Extrema, Tekny's, Silver Pigeon II/III
- Range: Mid-Range (out to ~40 yards)
- Constriction: .718
- Porting: Ported
- Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Style: Extended with Knurled Fore-End
- Shot Compatibility: Steel, Lead, Non-Toxic
- Chokes Included: One Choke
- Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee
What’s Included
- One HEVI-Choke Waterfowl mid-range ported choke tube (12 gauge, Beretta Optima Plus)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which shotguns does this HEVI-Choke Waterfowl tube fit?
It's cut for the Beretta Optima Plus choke system, which covers guns like the Model 301, Extrema, Tekny's, and Silver Pigeon II and III. If your Beretta runs the Optima Plus threads, this tube will thread right in. Always double-check your barrel markings to confirm you have the Optima Plus system and not the standard Mobil or Optima HP pattern.
What's the difference between the mid-range and extended-range HEVI-Choke?
This is the mid-range tube with a .718 constriction, built to pattern well out to about 40 yards. It's the go-to for decoying ducks and geese working your spread. The extended-range version tightens up further for longer, going-away birds past 40 yards, so a lot of hunters keep both and swap depending on the setup.
Do I need a wrench to install this choke?
No wrench required. The extended, knurled fore-end lets you hand-tighten or remove the tube on the fly, which is a real plus when you're in the blind with cold, wet hands. That makes swapping tubes fast and simple.
Can I run steel shot through this ported HEVI-Choke tube?
Yes. The tube is machined from 17-4 stainless steel and is rated for steel, lead, and other non-toxic loads. It's designed to pair with HEVI-Shot waterfowl ammunition to get the pattern density the system was built around.





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