Description
Carlson's Sporting Clays Modified choke tube is built for the shooter who wants steadier, more predictable patterns out of a Browning Invector-Plus 12 gauge. It runs a .720 constriction, which is a true Modified, giving you a nice middle-ground pattern that works well on mid-range clays and holds up in the field on birds. Carlson's CNC machines these from solid bars of 17-4 heat-treated stainless steel, so you get a choke that resists corrosion and keeps its edge shot after shot.
What Sets the Sporting Clays Modified Apart
The real story here is the longer parallel section. Compared to a conventional choke tube, this one has roughly a 25 percent larger parallel section, and that extra length does the work of settling the shot column down before it leaves the barrel. The payoff is a denser, more uniform pattern with fewer random fliers, which is exactly what you want when you're trying to break clays cleanly or reach out on a crossing bird. This is an extended design that sits about three-quarters of an inch past the muzzle, and that extension also helps protect the barrel threads during heavy sessions.
Fit, Feel, and Day-to-Day Use
The knurled extension makes swapping chokes a hand-tight job, so you can change your setup at the station without digging around for a wrench. Carlson's laser marks the constriction right on the tube, so a quick glance tells you what's installed instead of guessing. It's a small touch that saves headaches when you're running a few different chokes on the same gun.
Shot Compatibility on the Modified Choke
This tube handles just about anything you'll want to feed it, including lead, copper-plated, nickel, Hevi-Shot, bismuth, tungsten, and steel. As with any choke, patterning it with your specific load pays off, since every shell and choke combo throws a little differently. Carlson's backs every tube with a lifetime warranty, and these are made right here in the USA.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Carlson's Choke Tubes
- Manufacturer Part Number: 18865
- UPC: 723189188658
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Choke Constriction: Modified
- Diameter: 0.720 inch
- Style: Browning Invector-Plus
- Design: Extended (approx. 3/4 inch past muzzle)
- Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Shot Compatibility: Lead, Copper-Plated, Nickel, Hevi-Shot, Bismuth, Tungsten, Steel
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Shipping Weight: 0.15 lb
What’s Included
- Carlson's Sporting Clays Modified Choke Tube (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What guns does this Sporting Clays Modified choke tube fit?
It's cut for the Browning Invector-Plus 12 gauge choke system. Keep in mind that some Winchester models like the SX-2, SX-3, SX-4, and SXP also use Invector-Plus tubes, but it's worth checking Carlson's interchange guide to confirm your exact barrel before ordering.
What is the constriction on the Modified choke tube?
This is a true Modified with a .720 inch diameter. That puts it right in the sweet spot for mid-range clays and general field work, giving you a balanced pattern that isn't too open or too tight.
Can I shoot steel shot through this choke?
Yes, this Sporting Clays choke handles lead, steel, copper-plated, nickel, Hevi-Shot, bismuth, and tungsten. Just avoid running steel larger than BB through any Sporting Clays choke tighter than Full constriction, and you'll be fine.
Does it make a real difference over the factory Browning choke?
The longer parallel section is the key. It settles the shot column down for a denser, more consistent pattern with fewer fliers, which many shooters notice on the pattern board. Patterning it with your go-to load is the best way to see what it does for your gun.





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