Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke Tube: Unlock Unprecedented Turkey Hunting Performance

Mastering the Wild Turkey: The Definitive Advantage for Serious Hunters

For the dedicated turkey hunter, success hinges on a combination of stealth, precision, and the right equipment. The wild turkey, a notoriously cunning and resilient bird, demands nothing less than perfection from your shotgun setup. This is where the Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke Tube truly shines, offering a distinct and often decisive advantage. Designed for those who demand the tightest patterns and extended reach, this choke tube is engineered to transform your shotgun into an ultimate gobbler-dropping machine.

Are you struggling to achieve consistent patterns at longer ranges? Do you find your ethical kill zone limited by your current choke tube? The Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke Tube is the answer to these common challenges, meticulously crafted to solve the critical problem of maximizing pellet density and downrange energy. It’s the essential upgrade for any hunter aiming to make every shot count, ensuring cleaner, more humane harvests, even when the elusive gobbler hangs up just out of typical range.

Engineered for Excellence: The Synergy with Winchester Long Beard XR

At the heart of the Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke Tube's exceptional performance lies its specialized design, precisely tuned to optimize the capabilities of Winchester's revolutionary Long Beard XR turkey loads. This ammunition features groundbreaking Shot-Lok Technology, a resin-based compound that encases the shot, protecting it from deformation during the violent forces of ignition and bore travel. This innovative technology ensures that more pellets retain their spherical shape, flying truer and delivering superior pattern density at distances once considered unachievable with conventional lead loads.

When you pair the inherent advantages of Winchester Long Beard XR ammunition with the Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke, you create a synergy that redefines what's possible in the turkey woods. The choke's specific internal geometry and constriction (.660) are designed to complement the Shot-Lok technology, guiding the shot column efficiently and producing an incredibly dense, concentrated pattern. This means more pellets on target within a tighter spread, maximizing kinetic energy delivery and ensuring a devastating, gobbler-killing combination that significantly increases your odds of a clean, ethical kill. No more watching birds walk away due to pattern limitations; with this combination, your effective range and confidence in the field will soar.

Understanding the Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke: Key Features and Benefits

What makes this specific choke tube an indispensable tool for turkey hunters? It's a combination of meticulous design, premium materials, and practical features that directly address the demands of serious turkey hunting.

• Type: Extended Choke

  The Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke is an extended choke tube, meaning a portion of the choke extends beyond the muzzle of your shotgun barrel. This design offers several advantages. The extended length allows for a longer, more gradual taper, which helps to guide the shot column smoothly and consistently, resulting in tighter, more uniform patterns. Additionally, the extended portion provides an unconstricted section that further helps to align the shot, acting as a "wad stripper" to ensure the wad separates cleanly from the shot column upon exiting the barrel. This prevents the wad from interfering with the pellet pattern, contributing to superior shot placement.

• Gauge: 12 Gauge Specific

  This choke tube is precisely machined for 12-gauge shotguns. The 12 gauge is by far the most popular choice for turkey hunting due to its ability to throw a large payload of shot, providing the necessary pellet count for dense patterns and reliable knockdown power. Ensuring your choke tube is matched to your shotgun's gauge is critical for safety and performance.

• Finish: Durable Black Coating

  The choke features a robust black finish. This not only provides a sleek, low-profile appearance that won't spook wary birds but also offers excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Turkey hunting often involves exposure to the elements – rain, mud, and harsh brush – and this resilient finish ensures your choke tube will withstand the rigors of the field for seasons to come.

• Ported Design: Reduced Recoil and Muzzle Jump

  A significant feature of the Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke is its ported design. Small holes or "ports" are machined into the sides of the choke tube near the muzzle. As the hot gases from the fired shotshell expand, they vent through these ports, redirecting a portion of the gas sideways and slightly backward. This ingenious design provides two primary benefits crucial for turkey hunting:

  • Recoil Reduction: The venting gases counteract some of the backward force (recoil) generated by firing a powerful turkey load. While turkey loads are known for their heavy recoil, porting helps to noticeably mitigate this, making the shotgun more comfortable to shoot, especially during patterning sessions or when taking that critical shot in the field.
  • Muzzle Jump Mitigation: By directing gases, porting also helps to reduce muzzle rise, allowing you to maintain better sight picture and recover faster for potential follow-up shots, though ideally, one shot is all you'll need for a turkey. This stability contributes to greater accuracy and hunter confidence.
• Series: Long Beard - Purpose-Built Excellence

  As part of the Carlson's "Long Beard" series, this choke tube is explicitly named and designed to complement the Winchester Long Beard XR ammunition. This isn't a generic turkey choke; it's a purpose-built component crafted to unlock the full potential of specific, high-performance turkey loads. This specialized focus ensures maximum optimization and unrivaled results.

• Choke Size: Turkey Specific

  "Turkey" is a specific classification of choke size that indicates an extra-full or super-full constriction, far tighter than typical full chokes used for other game. This extreme constriction is necessary to achieve the dense patterns required to put a sufficient number of pellets into a turkey's vital head and neck region for a clean, ethical kill at various ranges.

• Constriction: .660 - The Sweet Spot for Density

  The .660 constriction is a critical specification. This measurement refers to the internal diameter of the choke at its narrowest point, measured in inches. For 12-gauge shotguns firing modern turkey loads, a .660 constriction is widely regarded as an optimal "sweet spot" by many turkey hunting experts. It's tight enough to deliver incredible pattern density but not so tight as to unnecessarily deform pellets or cause excessive pressure with high-performance loads. This precise constriction ensures that the Shot-Lok technology in Winchester Long Beard XR loads can perform to its utmost, delivering a concentrated core of pellets where it matters most.

• Configuration: Invector - Broad Compatibility

  This choke tube is designed for shotguns using the "Invector" choke system. The Invector system is a common and widely adopted design found in a vast array of popular shotguns from manufacturers like Winchester, Browning, and Mossberg (under their "Accu-Choke" designation). This broad compatibility means that many hunters already own a shotgun that can immediately benefit from this performance upgrade. Before purchasing, always confirm your shotgun's choke system.

• Chokes Included: One Indispensable Tube

  The product includes one Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke Tube. For serious turkey hunters, this single, purpose-built choke is often the only one they'll need for their turkey shotgun, simplifying their setup and ensuring consistent performance.

• Recommended For: 40 Yards and Beyond

  While patterning results will vary slightly between individual shotguns, ammunition lots, and atmospheric conditions, this choke tube is engineered to deliver devastating patterns well beyond the traditional 40-yard benchmark. For many setups, hunters report effective patterns out to 50, 60, or even 70 yards with Winchester Long Beard XR loads, extending their ethical kill zone and offering greater flexibility in the field. This capability is invaluable when a wary gobbler hangs up just out of reach, providing the confidence to take that longer shot with precision.

Why Patterning Your Shotgun is Crucial with a Turkey Choke

Simply screwing in a new choke tube and heading to the woods isn't enough. To truly unlock the full potential of your Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke, rigorous patterning of your shotgun is absolutely essential. Patterning is the process of test-firing your shotgun with your chosen ammunition (in this case, Winchester Long Beard XR) at various distances into large paper targets (patterning boards) to observe the density, distribution, and point of impact of your shot.

Here's why patterning is non-negotiable for turkey hunters:

1. Confirming Point of Impact: Your shotgun's point of aim might not perfectly align with its point of impact, especially with a new choke/load combination. Patterning reveals exactly where your gun is shooting relative to your aiming point. You might need to adjust your sights (if adjustable) or simply understand your offset.
2. Determining Ethical Range: By shooting at 20, 30, 40, 50, and potentially 60 yards, you'll see precisely at what distance your particular setup delivers enough pellets (typically 100-150 pellets minimum) into a 10-inch circle (representing a turkey's head and neck) to ensure a clean, ethical kill. This defines your personal maximum effective range.
3. Optimizing Load Choice: While this choke is designed for Winchester Long Beard XR, patterning confirms that this specific load works optimally with your shotgun and choke. Even minor variations can occur.
4. Building Confidence: Seeing the tight, consistent patterns on paper builds immense confidence in your equipment, which translates directly to improved performance under pressure in the field.

When patterning, use a large paper target (at least 3x3 feet), draw a 10-inch circle, and consistently aim at the center. Analyze your results meticulously and repeat the process until you are satisfied with your pattern and know your ethical limits.

Caring for Your Carlson's Choke Tube: Longevity and Performance

Maintaining your Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke is simple but vital to ensure its longevity and consistent performance.

• Regular Cleaning: After each hunting trip or patterning session, remove the choke tube from your shotgun barrel. Use a good quality gun solvent and a stiff brush (like a brass brush) to remove lead fouling, plastic wad residue, and powder buildup from both the inside and outside of the choke, as well as the threads.
• Lubrication: Before reinserting the choke tube, apply a thin coat of choke tube grease or anti-seize compound to the threads. This prevents the choke from seizing in the barrel due to fouling and heat, making future removal easy and preventing damage to the threads.
• Inspection: Periodically inspect the choke tube for any signs of wear, damage, or pitting. While Carlson's chokes are incredibly durable, extreme use can eventually take a toll.

By following these simple care steps, your Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke Tube will provide reliable, top-tier performance for many seasons to come.

The Carlson's Commitment: Lifetime Warranty and Made in the USA

Choosing Carlson's Choke Tubes isn't just about superior performance; it's also about investing in quality and trust. Carlson's proudly stands behind its products, offering a LIFETIME WARRANTY on all their choke tubes. This unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction reflects the company's confidence in their manufacturing process and the durability of their products. Knowing that your choke tube is backed by a lifetime warranty provides immense peace of mind, ensuring that your investment is protected for as long as you own it.

Furthermore, every Carlson's Choke Tube is MADE IN THE USA. This commitment to domestic manufacturing ensures rigorous quality control, supports American jobs, and reflects a dedication to craftsmanship that resonates with hunters across the nation. When you choose Carlson's, you're not just buying a product; you're supporting a legacy of excellence and a promise of American-made quality.

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Product Specifications at a Glance

For quick reference, here are the detailed specifications for the Carlson's Long Beard Turkey Choke Tube:

Feature	Detail	Description
Type	Extended	Extends beyond the muzzle for improved patterns.
Gauge	12 Gauge	Specifically designed for 12-gauge shotguns.
Finish	Black	Durable, low-glare finish for field conditions.
Ported	Yes	Reduces recoil and minimizes muzzle jump.
Series	Long Beard	Optimized for Winchester Long Beard XR ammunition.
Choke Size	Turkey	Extra-full constriction for maximum pattern density.
Constriction	.660	Precise bore diameter for tight, devastating patterns.
Configuration	Invector	Compatible with Winchester, Browning, and Mossberg Invector/Accu-Choke systems.
Chokes Included	1	Single, high-performance choke tube.
Recommended Range	40 yds+	Delivers effective patterns at extended distances.
SKU	70100.660	Product identifier for inventory management.
UPC	723189701000	Universal Product Code for identification.