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This one was built around a specific job: matching Carlson's proven turkey choke geometry to Winchester's Long Beard XR ammo. That ammo uses Shot-Lok technology to keep the lead shot nearly perfectly round as it leaves the barrel, and this .665 constriction is designed to make the most of it. The payoff is a tighter, denser core of pellets on the target where it counts, which means more confidence when a longbeard hangs up out at distance.
The tube is machined from 17-4 stainless steel with a black finish, so it shrugs off the weather and the abuse that comes with dragging a shotgun through the timber. It's an extended, ported design, and that porting helps take a little bite out of the recoil from stout turkey loads while the extended body and constriction do the work of squeezing pellets into a fist-sized pattern. Carlson's builds these in the USA and backs them with a lifetime warranty, which tells you something about how they expect them to hold up.
This version is threaded for Benelli Crio and Crio Plus 12 gauge barrels, so it drops right into guns like the Super Black Eagle series, the M2, and other Benelli and compatible platforms using that pattern. Hunters running it report tight, even patterns from 25 to 40 yards and plenty of confidence taking shots out to 50 with the recommended XR shells. It patterns well with other quality turkey loads too, though it really shines with the Winchester Long Beard stuff it was designed around.
A quick heads up worth knowing: this is a lead-shot turkey choke, and Carlson's advises against running steel shot larger than #4 through it. Do a little patterning at the range before opening morning to see how your particular gun and load stack up, since point of impact can shift slightly from barrel to barrel, and you'll walk into the woods knowing exactly where your gun hits.
This tube is threaded for the Benelli Crio and Crio Plus pattern, so it fits 12 gauge guns like the Super Black Eagle series, the M2, and other shotguns using that thread. It's worth confirming your barrel uses the Crio/Crio Plus system before ordering, since Benelli made both Mobil and Crio thread patterns over the years. If you're unsure, check the choke that came with your gun or the markings on your factory tubes.
No, but it was designed around that load and tends to produce its best patterns with it thanks to the Shot-Lok shot buffering. Plenty of hunters run other quality lead turkey loads through it with good results, especially copper-plated 5s and 6s. Pattern a few different loads at the range to find the one your gun likes best.
This is a lead-shot choke, and Carlson's advises against using steel shot larger than #4. Tungsten Super Shot is denser and harder than lead, so if you plan to shoot TSS, look at a choke specifically rated for it to be safe. For traditional lead turkey loads, this tube is right at home.
With the recommended Winchester Long Beard XR shells, hunters commonly report tight, confident patterns out to around 50 yards, and some stretch it further. Your real number depends on your gun, your load, and how it patterns, which is why range time before the season matters. Dense, even coverage on the head and neck area is what you're after, not just a single lucky pellet.
| UPC | 723189701505 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 70150 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Chokes Included | One Choke |
| Length | 7.7000 |
| Product Type | Choke Tube |
| Shipping Weight | 0.22 |
| Thread Pattern | CRIO-CRIO PLUS |
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