Unlock Unrivaled Turkey Hunting Performance with the Mossberg ACCU-Mag 12GA Ulti-Full Choke Tube

For serious turkey hunters, the quest for the perfect shot often comes down to one critical component: the choke tube. Achieving a dense, consistent pattern that delivers maximum energy on target is paramount for ethical and successful harvesting of elusive gobblers. This detailed guide explores how the Mossberg 95257 ACCU-Mag Choke Tube, specifically designed as an Ulti-Full constriction for 12-gauge Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag and 935 shotguns using lead loads, empowers hunters to achieve peak performance in the field.

Why is a Specialized Turkey Choke Tube Essential?

Many hunters wonder if their standard full choke is sufficient for turkey hunting. The truth is, while a standard full choke might work for some applications, a specialized turkey choke like the Mossberg ACCU-Mag Ulti-Full is engineered for one purpose: to maximize the effectiveness of your turkey loads. Here's why it's a game-changer:

• Pattern Density: Turkey chokes are designed with tighter constrictions than typical full chokes. This extreme constriction significantly compresses the shot charge, resulting in a much denser pattern at extended ranges. A tighter pattern means more pellets striking the vital areas of a turkey, ensuring a clean, humane kill.
• Extended Effective Range: By keeping the shot column together longer, specialized turkey chokes extend your shotgun's effective range. This allows you to confidently take shots at distances where a standard choke would cause the pattern to spread too widely, leading to missed opportunities or wounded birds.
• Optimized Pellet Distribution: Beyond just density, these chokes are often designed to distribute pellets more uniformly within the pattern, minimizing gaps and cold spots. This ensures consistent coverage where it matters most.
• Ammunition Specificity: The Mossberg 95257 is explicitly marked "Ld Only," indicating it's optimized for lead shot. This is crucial because different shot materials (lead, steel, tungsten super shot) behave differently through chokes. Using a choke precisely tuned for lead ensures peak performance and avoids potential damage to the choke or barrel when using lead-based turkey loads.

Deep Dive into the Mossberg 95257 ACCU-Mag Ulti-Full Choke Tube

The Mossberg 95257 is not just any choke tube; it's a precision instrument crafted to give you a definitive edge when hunting turkeys.

Key Features and Design Excellence:

• Ulti-Full Constriction: This extreme constriction is the hallmark of a dedicated turkey choke. It's engineered to provide the tightest possible patterns with lead shot, delivering devastating downrange energy.
• ACCU-Mag System: Part of Mossberg's renowned ACCU-Mag choke system, this tube is designed for seamless integration and optimal performance with Mossberg's most powerful 12-gauge shotguns.
• Durable Construction: Typically machined from high-grade, heat-treated stainless steel or similar robust alloys, this choke tube is built to withstand the rigors of magnum turkey loads and repeated use in harsh outdoor conditions. Its strength ensures longevity and consistent performance shot after shot.
• Precision Machining: The internal geometry is precisely engineered to control the shot column as it exits the barrel, minimizing pellet deformation and maximizing pattern efficiency.
• Black Finish: A durable black finish helps protect against corrosion and reduces glare, maintaining a discreet profile in the field.

Compatibility and Usage:

The Mossberg 95257 ACCU-Mag Ulti-Full Choke Tube is specifically designed for:

• Shotgun Models: Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag and Mossberg 935 shotguns. These models feature overbored barrels designed to handle heavy magnum loads, making them ideal partners for an aggressive turkey choke.
• Gauge: 12 Gauge.
• Ammunition: Lead Shot Only. This is a critical safety and performance note. Using steel shot or other very hard non-toxic shot materials through an "Ulti-Full" lead-only choke can damage the choke, the barrel, or even pose a safety risk due to the extreme constriction. Always verify your ammunition is lead-based when using this specific choke.

Maximizing Your Turkey Hunting Setup: Beyond the Choke Tube

While the Mossberg 95257 choke tube is a vital component, achieving the ultimate turkey hunting setup involves more than just selecting the right choke.

The Importance of Patterning Your Shotgun:

Patterning is not optional; it's essential. Even with the best choke tube, every shotgun-choke-ammunition combination is unique.

• Process: Take your shotgun, choke tube, and the exact turkey loads you intend to use to a shooting range. Set up large paper targets at various typical turkey hunting ranges (e.g., 20, 30, 40 yards).
• Evaluation: Fire several shots at each distance, aiming for the turkey head and neck vital zone. Analyze the pattern density within a 10-inch circle (representing the vital area). Count the pellet strikes within that zone.
• Optimization: Your goal is to find the ammunition that produces the most consistent and dense pattern with your Mossberg 95257 Ulti-Full choke at your maximum ethical range. This data empowers you to know your limits and ensures clean kills.

Selecting the Right Lead Turkey Loads:

Since the Mossberg 95257 is lead-only, focus on premium lead turkey loads.

• Pellet Size: Common lead turkey shot sizes include #4, #5, and #6. Each has pros and cons. #6 shot offers more pellets for density, while #4 and #5 carry more energy per pellet. Experiment to see what patterns best with your specific choke and shotgun.
• Payload Weight: Heavier payloads (e.g., 2 oz., 2 ¼ oz.) contain more pellets, contributing to denser patterns.
• Velocity: High-velocity loads deliver more energy downrange, but sometimes slightly lower velocity loads can pattern better with certain chokes. Again, patterning is key.

Achieving Ethical and Successful Turkey Harvests

The ultimate goal of using a specialized choke like the Mossberg 95257 is to facilitate an ethical, one-shot harvest.

• Shot Placement: Regardless of pattern density, precise shot placement remains critical. Aim for the turkey's head and upper neck.
• Knowing Your Range: Through patterning, you'll establish your maximum effective range. Stick to shots within that range to ensure sufficient pellets hit the vital zone for a quick, humane kill.
• Confidence: Knowing your shotgun patterns optimally with the Mossberg 95257 gives you the confidence to make the shot when the moment arises, reducing the likelihood of "winging" a bird.

Maintenance and Care for Your Choke Tube

Proper care extends the life and performance of your Mossberg ACCU-Mag choke.

• Regular Cleaning: After each hunt or shooting session, remove the choke tube and thoroughly clean both the choke and the threads in your barrel. Carbon and plastic wad fouling can build up, affecting performance and making removal difficult.
• Lubrication: Apply a thin layer of choke tube grease or anti-seize compound to the threads before reinserting the choke. This prevents seizing and makes future removal easier.
• Inspection: Periodically inspect your choke tube for any signs of wear, damage, or bulging, especially after firing a high volume of heavy loads. Replace if any damage is noted.

Common Questions About Turkey Chokes and Shotguns

Here are answers to frequently asked questions that hunters often have when considering their turkey hunting setup:

• What is the "Ulti-Mag" in Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag? The "Ulti-Mag" designation refers to Mossberg's overbored barrel design and chambering for 3.5-inch magnum shells, allowing hunters to use the heaviest turkey loads for maximum power.
• Can I use steel shot with the Mossberg 95257? No, this choke tube is explicitly marked "Ld Only" (Lead Only). Using steel shot or other very hard non-toxic shot can damage the choke and potentially the barrel due to the extreme constriction.
• How far can I shoot a turkey with this choke? Your effective range will depend on your specific shotgun, ammunition, and patterning results. However, with the Mossberg 95257 Ulti-Full choke, hunters often achieve dense patterns out to 40-50 yards with premium lead turkey loads, allowing for ethical shots within those distances.
• What's the best way to clean a choke tube? Use a brass brush with bore solvent to remove lead and plastic fouling. For stubborn buildup, a dedicated choke tube cleaner or even a little elbow grease with a copper brush can be effective.
• Is patterning truly necessary? Absolutely. Relying on assumptions about your choke and ammo can lead to missed birds or, worse, wounded animals. Patterning confirms what your specific setup does downrange.

Why the Mossberg ACCU-Mag 95257 is a Must-Have for Serious Turkey Hunters

When every detail matters, the Mossberg 95257 ACCU-Mag 12GA Ulti-Full Turkey Ld Only choke tube stands out as a critical upgrade for your Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag or 935 shotgun. It's engineered with precision, built for durability, and optimized for the specific demands of turkey hunting with lead shot. By tightening your patterns, extending your effective range, and ensuring consistent pellet delivery, this choke tube significantly increases your chances of a successful and ethical harvest. Invest in the right equipment and experience the confidence that comes with knowing your shotgun is performing at its absolute peak. Find this essential choke tube and other top-tier hunting gear at DEGuns, your trusted source for firearms and accessories.

Product Specifications and Details

Feature	Description
Model	Mossberg 95257 ACCU-Mag Choke Tube
Gauge	12 Gauge
Constriction	Ulti-Full (Turkey Specific)
Compatibility	Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag, Mossberg 935 Shotguns
Ammunition Type	Lead Shot Only (Ld Only)
Purpose	Optimized for maximum pattern density and ethical harvesting of wild turkeys
Material	High-grade, heat-treated steel or similar durable alloy
UPC	015813952576