Description
Federal's Black Cloud ammo earned its reputation with that FliteControl wad system, and this Carlson's tube is built specifically to let that wad do its thing. The FliteControl wad holds the shot column together for the first 20 to 30 yards after the muzzle, then peels off cleanly so your Flitestopper pellets land in a tight, even cloud. This choke stays smooth and non-ported on the inside for exactly that reason, since porting and wad-stopping studs tend to grab the wad early and tear up the pattern. Pair it with your Black Cloud loads and you get the dense, downrange patterns the shell was engineered to throw.
What Makes the Black Cloud 20 Gauge Tube Different
This is an extended tube machined from steel with a titanium coating. That coating isn't just for looks. It cuts down on plastic buildup from the wad so the bore stays cleaner shot after shot, and it adds a layer of corrosion resistance that matters when you're hunting wet marshes and flooded timber all season. The knurled end also means you can thread it in and back it out by hand without fighting it.
Fit and Shot Size for the 09022
The 09022 is cut for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, which also covers Benelli and Franchi standard systems and guns like the Stoeger M3020 that use Mobil-style tubes. It carries a .600 diameter in a mid-range constriction. The mid-range designation is the versatile one in this lineup. Unlike the long-range version, it handles all steel shot sizes and works with higher velocity loads, so you're not boxed into a narrow window of shells.
Where the Mid-Range Choke Shines
Mid-range is the sweet spot for most waterfowl work, roughly 25 to 40 yards over decoys and in the field. It throws a pattern dense enough to fold ducks cleanly without being so tight that close birds get chewed up or missed. While this tube is dialed in for Black Cloud, it patterns well with other steel shotshells too, so it's a solid all-around waterfowl choke. Carlson's backs it with a lifetime warranty, and like the rest of their tubes, it's made in the USA.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Carlson's Choke Tubes
- Model: Black Cloud
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 09022
- UPC: 723189090227
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil (Benelli Standard, Franchi Standard)
- Constriction/Range: Mid-Range
- Diameter: .600
- Tube Style: Extended, Non-Ported
- Material: Steel with Titanium Coating
- Finish: Black Titanium
- Max Steel Shot Size: Any
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- One Carlson's Black Cloud 20 gauge mid-range choke tube (09022)
- Choke wrench
Frequently Asked Questions
Which shotguns will the Carlson's 09022 Black Cloud choke fit?
This tube is cut for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern. That also covers Benelli standard and Franchi standard systems, plus Mobil-pattern guns like the Stoeger M3020. If your 20 gauge uses Beretta/Benelli Mobil tubes, this one threads right in.
Can I use this mid-range choke with any steel shot size?
Yes. The mid-range version of the Black Cloud tube is the versatile one in the lineup and handles all steel shot sizes, including faster loads. The long-range model is the one with velocity and shot size limits, not this mid-range tube.
Why is the Black Cloud choke non-ported?
Federal's FliteControl wad relies on built-up pressure to deploy its rear petals and separate cleanly from the shot. Ports and wad-stopping studs can grab that wad early and blow the pattern apart, so Carlson's leaves this tube smooth inside. The titanium coating also reduces plastic buildup for cleaner shots over a long day.
Does this choke only work with Federal Black Cloud ammo?
No. It's tuned to get the most out of Black Cloud loads, but it patterns well with other steel shotshells too. Different ammo brands throw different patterns, so it's worth running a few shells on paper to see what your gun likes best.





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