Unleash Unrivaled Turkey Hunting Performance: The Carlson's Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube

Are you a dedicated turkey hunter constantly seeking that elusive perfect pattern, the one that ensures a decisive, ethical harvest every time the opportunity arises? Do you struggle with inconsistent shot distribution or excessive recoil when using standard chokes with your Remington ProBore 12 gauge shotgun? Many hunters face these very challenges, often wondering how to truly maximize their shotgun’s potential during the critical moments of turkey season. The answer lies in specialized, precision-engineered equipment designed for the unique demands of pursuing gobblers.

This comprehensive guide delves into how the Carlson's Choke Tubes 80170 Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube, available at DEGuns, can revolutionize your hunting experience. Designed for serious hunters by serious hunters, this choke tube isn't just an accessory; it's a strategic enhancement engineered to deliver superior patterning, reduce felt recoil, and boost your confidence in the field.

Why a Specialized Turkey Choke is Non-Negotiable for Serious Hunters

Turkey hunting presents a distinct set of challenges compared to other shotgun sports or hunting disciplines. The target area on a wild turkey – primarily the head and neck – is remarkably small, often no larger than a tennis ball. To ensure a clean, ethical kill, you need a dense concentration of pellets, often referred to as a "pattern," to strike this vital zone. Standard or even general-purpose "full" chokes typically don't provide the extreme constriction necessary to deliver the tight, consistent patterns required for turkey loads and longer ranges.

• The Critical Pattern: Unlike birds in flight where a broader spread is often desired, turkey hunting demands a compact, uniform pattern. Every pellet counts when aiming for such a small target.
• Optimal Range: While responsible hunters strive for close shots, turkeys can be unpredictable. An optimized turkey choke extends your effective range while maintaining the critical pellet density needed for a humane kill.
• Load Specificity: Modern turkey loads, often featuring dense shot materials like TSS, lead, or bismuth, perform best with chokes specifically designed to maximize their potential.
• Recoil Management: Heavy turkey loads can generate significant recoil. A well-designed choke can mitigate this, allowing for quicker target reacquisition and a more comfortable shooting experience.

This is precisely where the Carlson's Bone Collector Turkey Choke shines, providing the distinct advantage you need to put more birds in the bag.

Introducing the Carlson's Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube

The Carlson's Choke Tubes 80170 is a premium, purpose-built choke tube for 12 gauge Remington ProBore shotguns, meticulously crafted for the demanding sport of turkey hunting. Part of the acclaimed Bone Collector series, it embodies a commitment to high performance and reliability.

Key Features at a Glance:

• Compatibility: Specifically designed for Remington ProBore 12 Gauge shotguns.
• Material: Constructed from durable 17-4 Stainless Steel.
• Finish: Non-reflective Matte Black.
• Design: Ported and Extended beyond the muzzle.
• Purpose: Optimized for ultimate turkey patterning.
• UPC: 723189801700

Let's delve deeper into how each of these features contributes to your success in the turkey woods.

Precision Engineering: The Unyielding Strength of 17-4 Stainless Steel

When you're out in the field, your equipment needs to withstand harsh conditions, from damp mornings to dusty afternoons, and the rigorous demands of shooting powerful turkey loads. The Carlson's Bone Collector choke tube is precision machined from 17-4 Stainless Steel. But what does this mean for you, the hunter?

• Exceptional Durability: 17-4 stainless steel is renowned for its strength and hardness. This material choice ensures your choke tube can endure the high pressures generated by magnum turkey loads without deforming or degrading over time.
• Superior Corrosion Resistance: Hunting often involves exposure to moisture, dirt, and debris. 17-4 stainless steel inherently resists rust and corrosion, prolonging the life of your choke tube and maintaining its performance integrity season after season.
• Consistent Performance: The rigidity and stability of 17-4 stainless steel contribute to highly consistent patterns. This material maintains its precise internal dimensions shot after shot, which is absolutely critical for repeatable pattern density and accuracy. You can trust that the first shot of the day will perform just like the last.
• Easy Maintenance: Its robust nature also makes it easier to clean and maintain, ensuring it's always ready for your next hunt.

Choosing a choke tube made from 17-4 stainless steel is an investment in reliability and peace of mind, knowing your equipment won't fail when it matters most.

The Power of Porting: Taming Recoil and Elevating Accuracy

One of the most distinctive features of the Carlson's Bone Collector choke tube is its ported design. For any hunter who has experienced the significant kick of a 3-inch or 3.5-inch magnum turkey load, the benefits of porting are immediately apparent.

• Recoil Reduction: The strategic placement of ports near the muzzle end of the choke allows gases to escape sideways and slightly backward as the shot column exits. This directed gas flow creates a forward thrust that counteracts the rearward force of recoil, significantly reducing felt recoil. What does this mean for you? Less shoulder punishment, especially after multiple patterning shots or if a follow-up shot is needed.
• Muzzle Rise Mitigation: In addition to reducing felt recoil, porting also helps to minimize muzzle jump. By venting gases, the barrel tends to stay flatter, allowing for quicker and more precise target reacquisition. While a follow-up shot on a turkey is often rare, having a stable sight picture after the shot is invaluable for assessing the situation and ensuring an ethical outcome.
• Enhanced Control: Less recoil and muzzle rise translate directly to greater shooter comfort and control. This allows for more relaxed and consistent aiming, improving your overall accuracy, particularly during intense hunting situations.

For hunters who want to maximize their comfort and control, especially when using heavy turkey loads, the ported design of this Carlson's choke tube is a game-changer.

Extended Design: Tighter Patterns and Unmatched Convenience

The extended design of the Carlson's Bone Collector choke tube offers several key advantages over flush-mounted chokes, impacting both performance and user experience.

• Improved Patterning: By extending beyond the muzzle, the choke tube provides a longer parallel section for the shot column to stabilize before exiting the barrel. This extended guidance minimizes pellet deformation and disruption, resulting in denser, more uniform patterns with fewer flyers – precisely what you need for consistent turkey kills.
• Easier Choke Changes: The portion of the choke that extends past the muzzle provides a convenient gripping surface, making it incredibly easy to install or remove the choke tube by hand without the need for a wrench. This is particularly useful in the field if conditions change and you need to swap chokes quickly.
• Muzzle Protection: The extended design also acts as a buffer, protecting the delicate crown of your shotgun's barrel from dings, scratches, and damage when leaning against trees or traversing rough terrain.
• Clear Identification: The extended portion often features clear laser-etched markings, allowing for quick and easy identification of the choke's constriction and gauge without having to remove it from the barrel.

The combination of enhanced patterning and practical convenience makes the extended design a highly desirable feature for serious turkey hunters.

Optimized "Turkey" Constriction: The Secret to Lethal Patterns

While specific constriction numbers (like .665" or .675") can vary by manufacturer and even by individual choke, the Carlson's Bone Collector choke is engineered with an "Optimized Turkey" constriction. This means it is designed to deliver the tightest possible patterns with modern turkey loads.

• Maximizing Pellet Density: The constriction focuses the shot column, packing pellets more tightly together at longer ranges. This ensures a sufficient number of pellets hit the small kill zone of a turkey, even at the outer limits of ethical shooting distance.
• Pattern Uniformity: Beyond just density, an optimized turkey constriction aims for pattern uniformity, minimizing gaps or "holes" in the pattern that could allow a turkey to escape unharmed.
• Compatibility with Modern Loads: This choke is designed to perform exceptionally well with all shot types, including lead, copper-plated lead, bismuth, and especially the incredibly dense TSS (Tungsten Super Shot) loads that have revolutionized turkey hunting. Its robust 17-4 stainless steel construction can handle the hardness of these materials.

When you ask, "What's the best choke for super tight patterns with my Remington ProBore 12 gauge for turkey season?" the answer often points to a specialized turkey choke like this, meticulously designed to achieve superior pellet concentration where it counts.

Stealth and Durability: The Matte Black Finish

The Matte Black finish of the Carlson's Bone Collector choke tube is not merely aesthetic; it serves a crucial functional purpose in the turkey woods.

• Reduced Glare: A matte finish eliminates reflection and glare, preventing the choke tube from shining and potentially flaring a wary gobbler that might spot a glint of light. Stealth is paramount in turkey hunting.
• Corrosion Resistance: The finish often adds an extra layer of protection against environmental elements, complementing the inherent corrosion resistance of the 17-4 stainless steel.
• Low Profile: Blending seamlessly with most shotgun finishes, the matte black ensures your setup remains low-profile and camouflaged.

The Bone Collector Endorsement: A Mark of Excellence

The "Bone Collector" branding isn't just a name; it signifies an endorsement from a team renowned for its dedication to hunting and a pursuit of excellence in hunting gear. This collaboration implies that the choke tube meets the rigorous standards of experienced, successful hunters.

• Field-Tested Performance: Products bearing the Bone Collector name are typically put through their paces in real-world hunting scenarios, ensuring they perform when it matters most.
• Trust and Confidence: For hunters, seeing this endorsement can provide an added layer of trust and confidence in the product's design and capabilities. It suggests that this choke tube is built for serious hunting, by serious hunters.

Achieving Optimal Performance: Patterning Your Shotgun

Acquiring the best turkey choke tube is only half the equation. To truly maximize the performance of your Carlson's Bone Collector choke, patterning your shotgun is absolutely essential. This process involves shooting your chosen turkey loads at a target (typically paper targets with a turkey head outline) at various distances (e.g., 20, 30, 40, and 50 yards) to determine:

1. Pellet Count in the Kill Zone: How many pellets strike a 10-inch circle (representing the vital head/neck area) at different ranges. A good turkey pattern should ideally place 80-100+ pellets in a 10-inch circle at your maximum ethical shooting distance.
2. Pattern Uniformity: Are the pellets evenly distributed, or are there significant gaps?
3. Optimal Load: Which specific brand, shot size, and shell length (e.g., 3-inch, 3.5-inch) performs best with your shotgun and your choke. Every shotgun and choke combination is unique.

Tips for Effective Patterning:

• Use the Same Ammunition: Pattern with the exact turkey load you intend to use for hunting.
• Shoot from a Rest: Use a stable shooting rest to eliminate human error and focus on the shotgun's true pattern.
• Shoot Multiple Shots: Fire at least 3-5 shots at each distance to get an average and ensure consistency.
• Analyze Your Patterns: Count the pellets within your target zone and examine the overall pattern for density and uniformity. This will help you determine your maximum ethical range for your setup.
• Adjust if Necessary: If you're not satisfied, consider trying different loads or even experimenting with another Carlson's choke tube with a slightly different constriction (though the Turkey constriction is designed to be highly effective).

Remember, knowing your effective range for your specific setup is critical for making clean, ethical shots in the field.

Real-World Application & User Scenarios

How does the Carlson's Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube specifically address real-world hunting situations?

• Scenario 1: The Long-Range Gobbler: Imagine a mature gobbler hangs up at 45 yards, just beyond the reliable range of a less optimized setup. With your Carlson's Bone Collector choke, you've patterned your shotgun and know your 40-50 yard pattern maintains critical density. This confidence allows you to make that precise, ethical shot you might otherwise pass on.
• Scenario 2: The Quick Follow-Up: Though rarely needed, if a bird requires a second shot, the ported design significantly reduces muzzle rise, allowing for faster target reacquisition and a more stable sight picture.
• Scenario 3: Hunting in Inclement Weather: The 17-4 stainless steel construction and matte black finish resist corrosion and glare, ensuring your equipment performs reliably regardless of a damp, foggy morning or bright, sunny afternoon.
• User Question: "I have a Remington ProBore 12 gauge and I'm looking for the tightest pattern possible for turkey hunting. What choke tube should I consider?"
  • Answer: The Carlson's Choke Tubes 80170 Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube is specifically engineered for this purpose. Its extended, ported, 17-4 stainless steel design ensures maximum pattern density, reduced recoil, and exceptional durability, making it an ideal choice for achieving super-tight turkey patterns.
• User Question: "Does an extended choke tube really make a difference for turkey hunting accuracy and convenience?"
  • Answer: Absolutely. The extended length of the Carlson's Bone Collector choke allows for better shot column stabilization, leading to tighter and more uniform patterns. Additionally, it makes choke tube changes quicker and easier in the field without tools, and it provides an extra layer of protection for your barrel's muzzle.

Why Choose Carlson's Choke Tubes?

Carlson's Choke Tubes has established itself as a leading name in the shotgun accessory market, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

• Reputation for Quality: For decades, Carlson's has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality choke tubes that perform consistently in the field.
• Innovation: They continuously research and develop new designs and technologies, like specialized porting and material advancements, to meet the evolving needs of hunters and shooters.
• Hunter-Centric Design: Their products are designed with the end-user in mind, incorporating features that directly benefit hunters in real-world scenarios.
• Trusted by Experts: The Bone Collector endorsement underscores the trust placed in Carlson's products by seasoned hunting professionals.

Investing in Your Success: The Value Proposition

The Carlson's Choke Tubes 80170 Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube is more than just a piece of metal; it's an investment in your hunting success and your commitment to ethical harvesting.

• Increased Confidence: Knowing your shotgun is performing at its peak instills confidence, allowing you to focus on the hunt itself rather than worrying about your equipment.
• Ethical Hunting: By ensuring dense, consistent patterns, you increase your chances of a clean, humane kill, upholding the highest standards of responsible hunting.
• Long-Term Value: Constructed from durable 17-4 stainless steel, this choke tube is built to last, providing reliable performance for countless turkey seasons to come. It’s an investment that pays dividends in the field year after year.

Don't let inconsistent patterns or uncomfortable recoil hinder your turkey hunting ambitions. Elevate your game with the Carlson's Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube.

Where to Purchase

The Carlson's Choke Tubes 80170 Bone Collector Remington ProBore 12 Gauge Turkey Choke Tube is readily available at DEGuns. Visit deguns.com to secure this essential piece of turkey hunting gear and prepare for your most successful season yet.

Product Specifications

Feature	Description
Model	Carlson's Choke Tubes 80170 Bone Collector Turkey Choke
Gauge	12 Gauge
System	Remington ProBore
Constriction	Turkey (Optimized for Dense Patterns)
Material	17-4 Stainless Steel
Finish	Matte Black
Design	Ported, Extended
Purpose	Turkey Hunting, Optimized Pattern Density, Recoil Reduction
UPC	723189801700