Description
When you're chasing spring gobblers and want every pellet on the head and neck, choke and ammo matching matters more than most folks realize. This Carlson's Long Beard XR choke was purpose-built around Winchester's Long Beard turkey loads and their Shot-Lok technology, keeping the shot column nearly perfectly round so your pattern stays tight way out past 40 yards. It threads directly into Mossberg 835 and 935 barrels using the Accu-Mag pattern, and the extended, ported design helps tame muzzle rise while stretching your effective range.
What Sets the Long Beard XR Choke Apart
The magic here is the extended parallel section. Carlson's lengthened it to roughly 25 percent longer than a standard turkey tube, which is what gives you that dense, consistent core downrange. Real-world results back it up. Hunters running Long Beard #5 and #6 loads have reported packing dozens of pellets into the vital zone at 40 and even 50 yards, with #5 shot often edging out #6 for reach. Pair it with the ammo it was designed for and you've got a genuinely deadly setup.
Built to Last on a Mossberg 835 or 935
Carlson's machines this tube from 17-4 stainless steel with a matte black finish, so it shrugs off corrosion and holds up season after season. The porting bleeds off gas to keep the muzzle flatter, and the tight manufacturing tolerances are a big part of why these chokes pattern so well. It measures a .683 constriction, extends about an inch past the barrel, and every tube is backed by Carlson's lifetime warranty and made in the USA.
One thing worth knowing before you load up: this is a lead-only turkey choke. No steel shot larger than #4 should ever run through it, though lead, Hevi-Shot, and TSS payloads are all fair game. If you shoot a Mossberg 835 or 935 and want to squeeze the most out of premium turkey loads, this is one of the easiest upgrades you can make.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Carlson's Choke Tubes
- Manufacturer Part Number: 70160
- UPC: 723189701604
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Fits: Mossberg 835 / 935
- Thread Pattern: Accu-Mag
- Constriction Diameter: .683 in
- Choke Style: Extended, Ported Turkey
- Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Matte Black
- Length: 7.75 in
- Chokes Included: One
- Shot Type: Lead, Hevi-Shot, TSS (no steel larger than #4)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- One Carlson's Long Beard XR extended turkey choke tube
- Choke wrench
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Long Beard choke fit my Mossberg 835 or 935?
Yes. This tube uses the Mossberg Accu-Mag thread pattern and is made specifically for 835 and 935 12 gauge barrels. It will not fit standard Mossberg 500 or 590 barrels, which use a different thread.
Do I have to shoot Winchester Long Beard loads with this choke?
No, but that's the ammo it was designed around, and the pairing gives you the tightest patterns. It also patterns well with other lead, Hevi-Shot, and TSS turkey loads. Steel shot larger than #4 should never be run through it.
What kind of range can I expect from the Long Beard XR choke?
With the right load it's a solid 40 to 50 yard turkey setup, and many hunters push it even further with #5 shot. The extended parallel section and Shot-Lok ammo keep the pattern dense well downrange. As always, pattern your gun before the season to find your own comfortable limit.
Is this choke ported, and does the porting help?
Yes, it's ported. The porting vents gas to help reduce muzzle jump, which keeps your sight picture flatter shot to shot. It also gives the extended tube a bit of that classic turkey choke look at the end of the barrel.




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