Unlocking Superior Shotgun Performance: The Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster 12 Gauge Choke Tube

For serious shotgun enthusiasts, dedicated hunters, and competitive shooters who demand unparalleled pattern density and extended range capabilities, the choice of choke tube is paramount. The right choke tube can transform your shotgun’s performance, ensuring more consistent hits and cleaner ethical outcomes in the field. Enter the Carlson's Choke Tubes Bismuth Bone Buster Benelli/Beretta MobilChoke 12 Gauge Extended Range Choke Tube – a meticulously engineered accessory designed to optimize your shotgun for modern ammunition, particularly bismuth, while offering remarkable versatility.

Are you a waterfowl hunter struggling with inconsistent patterns at longer distances? Do you pursue upland birds and need a reliable choke that handles various shot types with precision? Or perhaps you simply want to maximize your 12-gauge Benelli or Beretta shotgun's effectiveness. This choke tube is specifically crafted to address these needs, providing a significant upgrade over conventional factory choke tubes. It’s a solution for those who seek to push the boundaries of their shotgun's effective range and pattern uniformity, making every shot count.

Why Choose the Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster? Elite Performance for Demanding Shooters

The Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster is not just another choke tube; it's a testament to precision engineering and dedicated performance optimization. Here’s how it stands out:

• Unrivaled Bismuth Ammunition Performance: Designed from the ground up to excel with bismuth ammunition, this choke tube consistently delivers exceptionally dense, uniform patterns. Bismuth, a popular non-toxic alternative to lead, often requires specific choke geometry to perform optimally. The Bone Buster’s unique internal design ensures your bismuth loads perform at their peak, leading to more effective and humane shots on game.
• "Bone Crushing" Pattern Density: The name "Bone Buster" is no exaggeration. Extensive testing with various ammunition loads has confirmed its ability to produce devastatingly tight and concentrated shot patterns. This translates directly to more pellets on target, higher downrange energy, and improved knockdown power, especially crucial for hardy game like geese and large ducks.
• Extended Range Capability: Featuring an "Extended Range" constriction type, this choke tube is engineered to maintain pattern integrity and density over greater distances than many standard chokes. This provides hunters with increased confidence when engaging targets at the fringe of their shotgun's effective range, expanding their ethical shooting opportunities.
• Premium 17-4 Heat-Treated Stainless Steel Construction: Durability and longevity are non-negotiable for serious shooters. The Bismuth Bone Buster is CNC precision machined from high-grade 17-4 heat-treated stainless steel. This robust material offers superior corrosion resistance, exceptional strength, and the ability to withstand the intense pressures of repeated firing, ensuring your investment lasts for countless hunting seasons and shooting sessions.
• Enhanced Internal Geometry for Superior Patterns: A key design innovation of this choke tube is its longer parallel section inside the choke. This extended parallel bore allows the shot column to stabilize more effectively before exiting the muzzle, minimizing pellet deformation and promoting a more consistent and tightly grouped pattern. This is a significant improvement over the shorter parallel sections found in many conventional factory choke tubes.
• Versatile Ammunition Compatibility: While optimized for bismuth, the Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster is remarkably versatile. It can be confidently used with all lead and Hevi-Shot loads, making it an excellent all-around choke for various hunting scenarios and target shooting disciplines. Furthermore, it is approved for use with all steel shot loads not larger than #2, providing crucial flexibility for waterfowl hunters operating in areas with steel shot mandates.
• Perfect Fit for Benelli/Beretta MobilChoke Systems: Compatibility is key, and this choke tube is specifically engineered for 12-gauge shotguns utilizing the Benelli/Beretta MobilChoke system. This ensures a precise, secure fit and optimal performance for a wide range of popular shotgun models.

Deep Dive into the Technology: Precision Engineering for Peak Performance

The performance of a choke tube hinges on its design and the materials used in its construction. The Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster exemplifies cutting-edge choke tube technology:

• The Power of 17-4 Stainless Steel: This specific grade of stainless steel is chosen for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and outstanding resistance to corrosion and wear. Heat treatment further enhances its hardness and durability, making it ideal for the extreme conditions inside a shotgun barrel. This ensures the choke maintains its precise dimensions and performance characteristics over time, even with heavy use.
• CNC Precision Machining: Every Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster choke tube is produced using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining. This advanced manufacturing process ensures incredibly tight tolerances and consistent dimensions from one choke tube to the next. The result is a perfectly concentric choke that directs the shot column with unparalleled accuracy, eliminating irregularities that can lead to blown patterns or flyers.
• Understanding the Constriction: Extended Range (.040): The ".040" constriction diameter indicates the amount by which the choke tube constricts the bore diameter. For bismuth, lead, and Hevi-Shot, an "Extended Range" constriction like the .040 typically falls into a tighter category, often performing similarly to a Full or Improved Modified choke with lead. For steel shot, due to its different properties, this constriction remains safe and effective for shot sizes up to #2, delivering tight patterns within its specified limits. This specific constriction is carefully chosen and rigorously tested to provide the optimal balance of pattern density and spread at longer distances, maximizing the performance of modern, non-toxic ammunition.

Real-World Applications: Where the Bismuth Bone Buster Excels

The practical applications of the Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster are extensive, making it an invaluable tool for various shooting pursuits:

• Waterfowl Hunting: This is arguably where the Bismuth Bone Buster shines brightest. When decoying ducks or pass-shooting geese, pattern density is critical for clean kills. With its optimization for bismuth and compatibility with steel shot (up to #2), hunters can confidently engage birds at various ranges, ensuring ethical and effective harvests. Its ability to deliver tight, lethal patterns means fewer crippled birds and more successful hunts.
• Upland Bird Hunting: For species like pheasants, grouse, or quail, a consistent pattern is key, especially when birds flush unpredictably. While often shot at closer ranges, the Bismuth Bone Buster’s dense patterns can provide an edge, particularly with lead or Hevi-Shot, offering the necessary punch and spread for quick, decisive shots.
• Turkey Hunting (with appropriate loads): While not exclusively a turkey choke, its tight constriction and ability to handle dense loads make it a viable option for turkey hunting when paired with suitable ammunition, delivering a concentrated pattern on the turkey's head and neck. Always pattern your shotgun with your chosen turkey load to confirm performance.
• Sporting Clays and Target Practice: While primarily designed for hunting, using the Bismuth Bone Buster for target practice allows shooters to become intimately familiar with their shotgun's performance with specific loads. This practice translates directly to improved confidence and performance in the field. Understanding how your chosen ammunition patterns through this choke at various distances is invaluable.

Optimizing Your Shotgun: How to Get the Most Out of Your Choke Tube

Selecting and using the right choke tube is an art and a science. Here are some tips for maximizing the effectiveness of your Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster:

• Verify Compatibility: Always double-check that your shotgun uses the Benelli/Beretta MobilChoke system and is a 12-gauge. Incorrect choke tube installation can damage your firearm.
• Pattern Your Shotgun: The single most important step after acquiring any new choke tube is to pattern your shotgun with your chosen ammunition at various distances (e.g., 20, 30, 40 yards). This will show you exactly how your specific gun, choke, and ammunition combination performs, revealing your effective range and the density of your pattern. This knowledge is crucial for ethical hunting.
• Match Ammunition to Choke: While versatile, the Bismuth Bone Buster is optimized for bismuth. Experiment with different bismuth loads from various manufacturers to find the one that patterns best through your shotgun with this choke. Also, remember its steel shot limitations (not larger than #2).
• Proper Installation: Always ensure your choke tube is clean and lightly greased with choke tube grease before installation. Hand-tighten the choke firmly, then use a choke wrench to give it a final snug turn, ensuring it is flush with the muzzle. Never overtighten.
• Regular Cleaning: After each use, especially with heavy shooting, remove and clean your choke tube to prevent carbon and plastic wad residue buildup. This maintains performance and extends the life of the choke.

Carlson's Choke Tubes: A Legacy of Quality and Innovation

Carlson's Choke Tubes has established itself as a leader in the firearms accessory industry, renowned for producing high-quality, performance-driven choke tubes. With decades of experience, Carlson's commitment to innovation, precision manufacturing, and extensive field testing ensures that their products meet the rigorous demands of hunters and shooters worldwide. The Bismuth Bone Buster is a prime example of their dedication to providing specialized solutions that genuinely enhance shooting performance. When you choose Carlson's, you're investing in a product backed by a legacy of excellence and a deep understanding of shotgun ballistics.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster Choke Tube

Q: Can I use steel shot with the Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster?
A: Yes, the Bismuth Bone Buster choke tube is safe for use with steel shot, provided the steel shot size is not larger than #2. For larger steel shot sizes, different choke tubes may be required or recommended.

Q: What shotguns are compatible with this choke tube?
A: This choke tube is designed for 12-gauge shotguns that utilize the Benelli/Beretta MobilChoke system. It will fit a wide range of popular Benelli and Beretta models, among others that use this specific thread pattern.

Q: What is the benefit of the "Extended Range" constriction type?
A: "Extended Range" indicates that the choke is designed to maintain a dense, effective pattern at longer distances than typical Modified or sometimes even Full chokes, especially when used with modern, denser shot materials like bismuth. This allows for more effective shots on targets that are further out, increasing your effective hunting range.

Q: Why is this choke optimized for bismuth ammunition?
A: Bismuth shot, while an excellent non-toxic alternative, has different deformation characteristics than lead. The Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster's internal geometry, including its longer parallel section and specific constriction, is precisely engineered to manage and stabilize bismuth shot as it passes through, resulting in superior pattern uniformity and density compared to a standard choke that isn't specifically designed for it.

Q: How often should I clean my choke tube?
A: It's recommended to clean your choke tube after every use, especially after extended shooting sessions. Regular cleaning prevents carbon and plastic wad buildup, which can affect performance and make the choke difficult to remove.

Elevate Your Shotgun's Potential Today

The Carlson's Choke Tubes Bismuth Bone Buster Benelli/Beretta MobilChoke 12 Gauge Extended Range Choke Tube is more than an accessory; it's an essential upgrade for any serious shotgunner. Its meticulous design, premium materials, and specialized performance for modern ammunition types ensure that you achieve the consistent, dense patterns necessary for success in the field or on the range. Experience the difference that precision engineering makes.

This exceptional choke tube, along with a comprehensive selection of other high-performance shooting accessories, is available at DEGuns. Elevate your shooting experience and achieve your full potential with the Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster.

Product Specifications Overview

The Carlson's Bismuth Bone Buster Benelli/Beretta MobilChoke 12 Gauge Extended Range choke tube brings together precision engineering and robust materials to deliver exceptional performance. Here’s a detailed look at its key specifications:

Feature	Detail	Attribute
Brand	Carlson's Choke Tubes	Manufacturer
Series	Bone Buster	Product Line
Model	Bismuth	Ammunition Focus
Gauge	12 Gauge	Shotgun Caliber
Color	Black	Finish Color
Material	17-4 Stainless Steel	Construction Material
Constriction Diameter	.040	Choke Constriction
Constriction Type	Extended Range	Pattern Performance
Application	Waterfowl	Primary Use
Chokes Included	One Choke	Quantity
Configuration	MobilChoke	System Compatibility
SKU	139348	Product Identifier
UPC	723189092016	Universal Product Code
MPN	09201	Manufacturer Part Number