Extended choke tubes.

[SuperCub]

Our club shoots informal 5 stand weekly. No one keeps score, range of guys from 1/2 serious to duck hunters blasting away with pump guns. Lots of heckling to those on the line. It's a lot of fun and very approachable to a new shooter.

I shot last night. 1st time in 2years. I should do it more given the fun factor. I have an older Citori with 30" bbls and the old Invector choke system. I have SK/IC/M flush tubes.

1. Is there any advantage to going with an extended tube?
2. Are there any recommended tubes and why would they be better.

Thank-you

 

[Suther]

Extended chokes are easily removed without a wrench. If you are changing chokes between stands that alone would be worth it to me.

 

[iron cat]

I think the biggest advantage is that the extended chokes are easier to remove for cleaning .
Also, I have found that some aftermarket chokes like Trulock or Briley seem to be built with tougher material , Trulocks in particular just seem to.pattern better as well.
Cat

 

[struff55]

yes the extended tube will get you 3/4" closer to the target
the quality of ammo will make more of a difference than the tube cheap ammo soft shot it will deform easier and glare from the pattern so the choke won't help
figure out roughly what range you are breaking the birds and use tubes accordingly
you can't buy success or experience

 

[stubblejumper]

Extended choke tubes are easier to remove, easier to check if they are tight, and they protect the muzzle from damage.

 

[old303]

You can change extended chokes without getting your fingers in front of the muzzle, and be happier and less stressed doing it. Yes, I've checked it clear twice and it's locked open with a chamber flag in and still somehow downrange of the muzzle is not a happy place.

On the other hand, sometimes that extended choke is just that wee bit extra that keeps the cased gun from fitting cross ways in the back of a car!

 

[Clay Huntin' Canuck]

Extended choke also "Look cool" but your flush sk and IC should be perfect for most 5 stand shooting.

 

[Suther]

You can change extended chokes without getting your fingers in front of the muzzle, and be happier and less stressed doing it. Yes, I've checked it clear twice and it's locked open with a chamber flag in and still somehow downrange of the muzzle is not a happy place.

On the other hand, sometimes that extended choke is just that wee bit extra that keeps the cased gun from fitting cross ways in the back of a car!

You raise a decent point. I've got a gun that doesn't fit its case with my extended turkey choke installed.

 

[maynard]

Extended chokes stop the powder residue blowing back onto the bluing on the end of the barrel. They also look cool so at least you look good even if you miss the bird.

 

[SuperCub]

Thanks all .... I will look into a set of those. Looks like most the Browning chokes are Invector Plus.

 

[Licensed to kill]

Extended choke also "Look cool" ………

LOL, beauty (or in this case “cool”) is certainly in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Jay]

Extended choke tubes are easier to remove, easier to check if they are tight, and they protect the muzzle from damage.

Exactly why I use Carlson Extended Skeet tubes in my O/U, probably check them 1/2 a dozen times (out of habit) through 4 rounds of Skeet to ensure they are tight.

Come to think of it, a couple of my other shotguns have extended tubes from factory... My Winchester Ranger 120 has the Win-Choke (spelling) & my Baikal MP-153 as well... Otherwise I think they're all flush fit...

 

[rock99]

Was looking at some of Briley's chokes the other day, they've got some really good looking ones on their site

 

[Westward1]

“ I shot last night. 1st time in 2years. “

1. No.
2. There will not be a big difference between any of them. They won’t be better.

Save your money and spend it on shells and clays.

 

[dak47]

Brileys and Rhino are the 2 mainstays in my neck of the woods, as has been eluded to, there is a ton of marketing behind these things but they are nice and perform very well, so ……..

https://rhinochokes.com/

 

[SuperCub]

“ I shot last night. 1st time in 2years. “

1. No.
2. There will not be a big difference between any of them. They won’t be better.

Save your money and spend it on shells and clays.

Done ...... Bought a case of shells and a prepaid clays card.

 

[Rob!]

I'm in the camp that doesn't have much faith in improved performance from one choke brand or model to another. I almost always use extended chokes to protect the muzzle. (Way cheaper than new barrel). It's also easier to see what choke you have in when starting the day. If you change often (I don't), the Briley 360 click may be worth a look.

 

[Hunter7]

I tried a couple of Carlson extended tubes in one of my O/U guns, other than looking cool and ease of removal, no benefits in performance in my experience.