Description
Turkey season lives and dies by your pattern, and this Carlson's Long Beard XR choke is built to stack pellets where it counts. It threads into Remington-pattern 20 gauge barrels with a Rem Choke fit and runs a .568 constriction, which is the sweet spot for wringing tight, dense patterns out of the little 20. The tube is machined from 17-4 stainless steel with a matte black finish, so it holds up to hard hunting and cleans up easy after a long spring chasing gobblers.
What Sets the Long Beard XR 20 Gauge Choke Apart
The big story here is the 25% longer parallel section. That extended straight section past the constriction gives the shot column more time to settle before it leaves the muzzle, which cuts down on flyers and keeps your core count high way out past 40 yards. Paired with the recommended Winchester Long Beard XR turkey loads, this choke is known to put around 150 pellets in a 10-inch circle at 40 yards with 3-inch #6 shot. That is a lethal, well-centered pattern for a 20 gauge, and it is the kind of reach that lets a lot of folks retire their heavier 12 gauge setups.
Loads That Work With the Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Tube
While this choke is dialed in for the Winchester Long Beard XR line, it is not a one-trick pony. It handles lead, nickel plated, copper plated, Bismuth, Tungsten, and Hevi-Shot without issue, and it will run steel shot smaller than size #4. That flexibility means you can pattern a few different loads and find exactly what your gun likes best.
Carlson's builds these tubes in the USA and backs them with a lifetime warranty, so if anything ever goes wrong you just send it back for a replacement. Pattern it a couple weeks before opening day, confirm your point of impact, and you will head to the woods knowing exactly what your gun will do when a longbeard hangs up just out of easy range.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Carlson's Choke Tubes
- Manufacturer Part Number: 70125
- UPC: 723189701253
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Constriction: .568
- Choke Type: Turkey
- Thread Pattern: Remington Rem Choke
- Style: Extended
- Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Matte Black
- Length: 7.7 in
- Chokes Included: One Choke
- Recommended Range: 50+ yards
- Country of Origin: USA
- Warranty: Lifetime
What’s Included
- One Carlson's Long Beard XR turkey choke tube (Remington 20 Gauge .568)
- Choke tube wrench
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Long Beard XR choke fit my 20 gauge Remington?
Yes, it is cut for the Remington Rem Choke thread pattern, so it drops right into 20 gauge barrels that use standard Rem Choke tubes like the Remington 870 and 1100. If your barrel is threaded for a different pattern such as Beretta/Benelli Mobil or Browning Invector, you would want a different version. Always double check your barrel's thread pattern before ordering.
Do I have to shoot Winchester Long Beard XR loads with this choke?
The tube is optimized for Winchester Long Beard XR turkey loads and patterns best with them, but it is not limited to that ammo. It also handles lead, nickel plated, copper plated, Bismuth, Tungsten, and Hevi-Shot, plus steel shot smaller than size #4. Patterning a few different loads is the best way to find what your gun shoots tightest.
How tight does the Long Beard turkey choke pattern at 40 yards?
With the recommended Winchester Long Beard XR loads and 3-inch #6 shot, this choke averages around 150 pellets in a 10-inch circle at 40 yards. That is a dense, well-centered pattern for a 20 gauge and gives you confident reach on a gobbler. Your exact count will vary by barrel and load, so patterning your own setup is always worth the time.
Is the Carlson's Long Beard choke ported?
Carlson's markets the Long Beard XR line as a ported design that helps tame muzzle jump and settle the pattern. The heart of its performance comes from the 25% longer parallel section and 17-4 stainless steel construction, which work together to throw tight, consistent patterns downrange.





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