Unlock Your Shotgun's Full Potential: The Carlson's 12 Gauge Modified Flush Choke for Browning Invector-Plus

For discerning shotgun enthusiasts, hunters, and sport shooters who demand versatility, precision, and unwavering performance from their Browning Invector-Plus compatible shotguns, the Carlson's Choke Tubes 59964 Replacement 12 Gauge Modified Flush 17-4 Stainless Steel choke tube stands as an indispensable upgrade. This meticulously engineered accessory is designed to significantly enhance your shotgun's patterning capabilities across a wide array of shooting disciplines, ensuring consistent shot distribution and reliable performance when it matters most.

Are you struggling to find a single choke that offers a balanced pattern for various game or clay targets? Do you need a durable, corrosion-resistant choke tube that can withstand the rigors of the field and consistent use? Are you looking to optimize your 12 gauge Browning Invector-Plus shotgun for improved accuracy without altering its sleek profile? The Carlson's 59964 Modified Flush Choke addresses these critical needs, providing a robust and reliable solution for those aiming to elevate their shooting experience. It's the ideal choice for shooters seeking a versatile middle-ground in shot constriction, offering effective range and pattern density suitable for a multitude of scenarios.

Understanding the Power of a Modified Choke: Versatility Defined

The "Modified" choke constriction represents a pivotal point in the spectrum of shotgun chokes, offering a balanced compromise between open and tight patterns. It's designed to constrict the shot column just enough to maintain a dense, effective pattern at medium ranges, typically between 30 to 45 yards, without being overly restrictive. This makes it an incredibly versatile choice, often considered a "workhorse" choke for general-purpose shooting.

Here's what a Modified choke delivers:

• Balanced Patterning: Provides a tighter pattern than an Improved Cylinder choke but a more open pattern than a Full or Extra Full choke. This balance is crucial for hitting moving targets where a wider spread might be too open and a tighter one too narrow.
• Increased Effective Range: Extends the effective range compared to more open chokes like Skeet or Improved Cylinder, allowing for successful shots at targets further out, while still providing a forgiving pattern for closer encounters.
• Optimal Pellet Density: Ensures a sufficient number of pellets reach the target within its effective range, maximizing energy transfer and ethical kills for hunters, and consistent breaks for clay shooters.

Ideal Applications for Your Carlson's Modified Choke

This Carlson's 12 Gauge Modified Choke is a prime candidate for a vast array of shooting activities:

• Upland Bird Hunting: For species like pheasant, grouse, and quail, where shots can vary from sudden close-range flushes to longer shots over pointing dogs, a Modified choke provides the adaptability needed. Its pattern is dense enough for clean kills but forgiving enough for fast-moving targets.
• Waterfowl Hunting (Mid-Range): While tighter chokes are often preferred for distant ducks or geese, a Modified choke excels in decoy spreads or jump shooting scenarios where birds are decoying closer or flushing within 30-40 yards. It handles a variety of steel shot sizes effectively (within specified limits).
• Dove Hunting: A favorite among dove hunters, the Modified choke offers an excellent balance for both pass shooting and decoying doves, accommodating their erratic flight patterns.
• Sporting Clays: Often regarded as the most versatile choke for sporting clays, a Modified choke allows shooters to confidently engage a wide range of presentations, from close crossing targets to more distant incomers. Its adaptability reduces the need for frequent choke changes during a course.
• Trap Shooting: Particularly useful for the first shot in singles trap, offering a good balance of pattern density for breaking targets consistently.
• Rabbit and Squirrel Hunting: For small game in varying terrain, the Modified choke delivers the necessary pattern for quick, clean shots.
• General Purpose Shooting and Practice: If you own a Browning Invector-Plus shotgun and want one choke that handles most common shooting scenarios reliably, the Carlson's Modified is an excellent starting point.

The Unrivaled Strength of 17-4 Heat Treated Stainless Steel

At the heart of the Carlson's 59964 choke tube's exceptional performance and longevity is its construction from premium 17-4 heat treated stainless steel. This material choice is not arbitrary; it's a deliberate selection by Carlson's to ensure maximum durability, consistent performance, and superior resistance to environmental factors.

What makes 17-4 stainless steel the material of choice for high-performance choke tubes?

• Exceptional Strength and Hardness: 17-4 PH (precipitation-hardening) stainless steel undergoes a specific heat treatment process that significantly increases its hardness and tensile strength. This makes the choke tube incredibly resilient to the immense pressures generated during firing, preventing deformation or wear over time. This translates to consistent patterns shot after shot, year after year.
• Superior Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel is inherently resistant to rust and corrosion, and the 17-4 variant offers excellent protection against moisture, saltwater, and harsh weather conditions often encountered in hunting and outdoor shooting environments. This ensures your choke tube maintains its integrity and appearance, reducing the need for constant worry about degradation.
• Resistance to Abrasives: The hardened surface of 17-4 stainless steel provides excellent resistance to the abrasive forces of shot pellets, particularly when using harder materials like steel or Hevi-Shot. This minimizes wear on the internal surface of the choke, preserving its precise constriction and patterning capabilities.
• Longevity and Reliability: By combining strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance, 17-4 stainless steel ensures that your Carlson's choke tube will endure thousands of rounds and countless adventures, offering reliable performance for the lifespan of your shotgun. It's an investment in enduring quality.

Sleek Integration: The Flush Design Advantage

The "Flush" style of the Carlson's 59964 choke tube means it sits entirely within the muzzle of your shotgun barrel, with no portion extending beyond the end. This design choice offers several practical and aesthetic benefits:

• Clean, Unobtrusive Profile: For shooters who prefer the clean lines of their shotgun, a flush choke maintains the original aesthetics of the barrel, making it virtually unnoticeable.
• No Snagging: Without any protruding parts, a flush choke eliminates the risk of snagging on clothing, branches, or gun cases, which can be a significant advantage in dense cover or during rapid movements in competitive shooting.
• Protection for Barrel Threads: By sitting entirely within the barrel, the flush choke helps to protect the delicate muzzle threads from damage, which is especially important if you frequently remove and install choke tubes.
• Compactness: A flush choke keeps the overall length of your shotgun barrel shorter, which can be advantageous in confined spaces, tight blinds, or for easier maneuverability.

Seamless Compatibility: Designed for Browning Invector-Plus

A critical feature of the Carlson's 59964 is its specific design for Browning Invector-Plus shotguns. This ensures a perfect, secure fit, optimal alignment with your barrel, and consistent performance every time. For owners of Browning shotguns equipped with the Invector-Plus system, this choke tube is a direct, drop-in replacement or enhancement. The precision manufacturing ensures that the choke seats properly, preventing gas blow-by and preserving the integrity of both the choke and your barrel. This dedicated compatibility means you can trust the Carlson's 59964 to integrate seamlessly with your firearm, contributing to reliable patterning and shot placement.

Carlson's Commitment to Quality: Made in the USA

Carlson's Choke Tubes are proudly Made in the USA, a testament to the brand's commitment to quality craftsmanship, stringent manufacturing standards, and supporting American industry. This "Made in the USA" designation provides an assurance of superior quality control, precision engineering, and the use of high-grade materials. When you choose a Carlson's choke, you're investing in a product built with integrity and designed to perform at the highest level.

Furthermore, this choke tube is compatible with Steel, Lead, and Hevi-Shot ammunition. This versatility ensures you can use your preferred shot type, whether for hunting or sport. However, it is crucial to adhere to safety guidelines: no Steel shot larger than #BB should be used in any choke tube, nor should steel shot loads exceeding 1550 fps be used in constrictions tighter than Full. While this particular choke is Modified, understanding these general limitations is vital for responsible and safe shooting with any choke tube. Always refer to your shotgun's manual and ammunition manufacturer's guidelines.

Beyond the Choke Tube: Maximizing Your Shotgun's Performance

Acquiring the right choke tube is just one step in optimizing your shotgun. Here are additional considerations for Browning Invector-Plus owners looking to truly master their firearm:

• Patterning Your Shotgun: The most crucial step after installing any new choke is to pattern your shotgun with your chosen ammunition. This involves shooting at paper targets at various distances (e.g., 25, 30, 40 yards) to see how your specific shotgun, choke, and ammunition combination performs. This helps you understand your effective range and the density of your pattern, allowing for more confident and ethical shots.
• Choke Tube Maintenance: To ensure longevity and consistent performance, always apply a small amount of anti-seize lubricant to the choke tube threads before installation. Hand-tighten the choke, then give it a final snug turn with a proper choke wrench. Regularly clean your choke tube to prevent carbon buildup, which can make removal difficult and potentially damage threads.
• Ammunition Selection: Experiment with different ammunition brands, shot sizes, and payloads. Even with a perfect choke, the ammunition you choose significantly impacts your pattern. A heavier payload or larger shot size might pattern differently through the same Modified choke.

Frequently Asked Questions About Choke Tubes and the Carlson's 59964

Q: What is a Modified choke used for in practical terms?
A: A Modified choke is excellent for all-around use. For hunters, it's ideal for pheasant, grouse, dove, and mid-range duck hunting over decoys. For sport shooters, it excels in sporting clays, 5-stand, and even some trap presentations where a balanced pattern is beneficial. It offers a good blend of pattern density and spread.

Q: Can I use steel shot with the Carlson's 59964 Modified choke tube?
A: Yes, this Carlson's Modified choke tube is safe for use with Steel, Lead, and Hevi-Shot ammunition. However, as a general safety rule for all choke tubes, do not use steel shot larger than #BB, and avoid steel shot loads exceeding 1550 fps in any choke tighter than a Full.

Q: How do I properly install this Carlson's choke tube in my Browning Invector-Plus shotgun?
A: First, ensure your shotgun is unloaded and safe. Apply a small amount of choke tube grease or anti-seize compound to the threads of the choke tube. Screw the choke tube into the barrel by hand until it's finger-tight. Then, use a Carlson's or Browning-compatible choke wrench to give it a final snug turn, ensuring it's secure but not overtightened. Check periodically to ensure it remains tight during use.

Q: Why choose a flush mount choke like this Carlson's 59964 over an extended choke?
A: A flush mount choke offers a cleaner, more streamlined barrel appearance, reduces the risk of snagging on brush or clothing, and keeps the overall length of your shotgun shorter. Extended chokes are often chosen for easier choke changes in the field and sometimes for specific pattern advantages, but the flush design excels in aesthetics and maneuverability.

Q: Is Carlson's a reputable brand for choke tubes?
A: Absolutely. Carlson's Choke Tubes is widely recognized as a leading manufacturer in the industry, known for its high-quality materials, precision machining, and consistent performance. Their "Made in the USA" commitment further assures quality and reliability, making them a trusted choice for shotgun owners worldwide.

Elevate Your Shooting with Carlson's and DEGuns

The Carlson's Choke Tubes 59964 Replacement 12 Gauge Modified Flush 17-4 Stainless Steel is more than just an accessory; it's an enhancement designed to unlock your Browning Invector-Plus shotgun's full potential. With its durable 17-4 stainless steel construction, versatile Modified constriction, sleek flush design, and proud American craftsmanship, this choke tube is built for performance and longevity. Whether you're a dedicated hunter or a competitive shooter, this choke offers the reliability and patterning consistency you need to achieve your goals. Invest in the precision and quality that Carlson's provides, available now at DEGuns, your trusted source for premium firearm accessories.

Feature	Detail	Compatibility
Brand	Carlson's Choke Tubes	N/A
Model	Replacement (SKU: 59964)	N/A
Gauge	12 Gauge	12 Gauge Shotguns Only
Material	17-4 Stainless Steel	N/A
Constriction	Modified	Versatile for multiple applications
Style	Flush	Streamlined barrel appearance
Compatibility	Browning Invector-Plus	Specific Browning Shotguns
UPC	723189599645	N/A