Description
This is Carlson's flush-mount Improved Cylinder choke tube built for Benelli's Crio and Crio Plus 12-gauge system, and it's one of those parts that just makes life easier. Whether your factory tube walked off in the field or you want to fine-tune your spread, this drops right in and sits flush with the muzzle for a clean, snag-free profile. The .715 constriction gives you that slightly tightened-up-from-cylinder pattern that stays wide and forgiving where it counts.
Improved Cylinder is about as versatile as chokes get. It shines on close to mid-range targets, roughly out to 25 to 35 yards, which covers a lot of ground: upland birds in thick cover, ducks decoying in tight, timber hunts, and a big chunk of any sporting clays or skeet course. If you tend to reach for too much choke (a lot of folks do), an IC gives you a wider margin for error without dumping so much shot that you shred your birds up close.
What Makes the Crio Plus Improved Cylinder Tube Worth It
Carlson's machines these from solid 17-4 PH stainless bars, heat-treated for the long haul. That means it shrugs off corrosion and holds up to steel shot straight through, so you're not babying it season after season. It's made in the USA and backed by Carlson's lifetime warranty, which is the kind of thing you appreciate when a tube takes a beating.
Getting the Fit Right on Your Benelli
One thing to double-check before ordering: the Crio and Crio Plus system is specific to certain Benelli models, so make sure your barrel is stamped for Crio Plus rather than the older Mobil or standard thread pattern. Get that squared away and this tube seats perfectly, patterns consistently, and gives you a reliable open choke for the range or the blind.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Carlson's Choke Tubes
- Manufacturer Part Number: 50002
- UPC: 723189500023
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Constriction: Improved Cylinder
- Exit Diameter: .715
- Fits: Benelli Crio & Crio Plus
- Mount Style: Flush Mount
- Material: 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
- Shot Compatibility: Lead and Steel
- Finish: Stainless (Silver)
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Warranty: Lifetime
What’s Included
- One Carlson's flush-mount Improved Cylinder choke tube for Benelli Crio Plus 12 gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
What shotguns does this Benelli Crio Plus choke tube fit?
It's built for Benelli 12-gauge shotguns that use the Crio and Crio Plus choke system. Check the stamping on your barrel or the markings on your factory choke to confirm you have the Crio Plus thread pattern rather than the older Mobil or standard Benelli/Beretta setup. If it's stamped Crio Plus, this tube will seat flush and pattern right.
Can I shoot steel shot through this Improved Cylinder choke?
Yes. Carlson's builds these from 17-4 PH stainless and they're rated for both lead and steel shot through the full range of their flush-mount lineup. Improved Cylinder is one of the better choices for steel too, since the open constriction lets pellets pass without deforming, which keeps your patterns clean over decoys.
What's Improved Cylinder best used for?
It's a close to mid-range choke, generally effective out to about 25 to 35 yards. That makes it a great pick for upland birds in cover, waterfowl decoying in tight, timber hunts, and most skeet and sporting clays stations. If you find yourself missing close targets with a tighter choke, IC gives you a more forgiving spread.
Is this a good replacement for a lost or damaged factory choke?
That's exactly what it's designed for. Carlson's flush-mount tubes serve as a direct swap for worn, damaged, or missing factory chokes, and many folks feel the stainless construction and consistent patterning are a step up from the originals. Plus it's backed by a lifetime warranty.





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