Comp-N-Choke vs. Carlson

[VermontHunter]

Here's where Im at folks,,, Gator gave me a Carlson .680 TRY. Choke awhile back and the pattern seems to be OK, and the price was even better...Thanks Jason..

I'm interested in the Comp-N-Choke .040(Xfull) so what I need is opinions from you all, should I invest $50.00 for the new choke, or stick with the Carlson ??

Now I realize this is all going to be opinion based, without actually seeing a pattern to go by, Im just expecting what you know based on your experience before I dump $50.00...

Here's my setup..

Winchester 1200 w/30" barrel
#4 Winchester Supreme Turkey load in 3"

Any opinions or suggestions ?? all are welcome...

[Rhino]

Luke...what not try #5 shot and/or #6 shot with the choke you have first. I shoot #5's because they pattern a lot better out of my shotgun than #4's.

[Born2Hunt]

I wanted the Carlson also because of the price but everyone talked me into the comp-n-choke for another $30 so that is what I have. I have a 835 mossberg with a .680 comp-n-choke that better work dang it! I have not shot it yet so I can't give you an honest answer on which is better.

[borch]

Trying to find a choke for a specific load is tough. Most folks buy a choke and run different ammo combos through it. Sometimes you'll be surprised what a gun choke combo will like. I got very good patterns with the comp n choke in my Stoeger. But it wasn't with the load I thought it would like. I wouldn't give up on the Carlson before I ran at least 4 different loads through it. I usually get together with 3-4 buddys and we each bring diferent loads. That gives a guys lots of options if each bring 3 boxes along.

[Strut10]

What Rhino said.

Curious to know why you are set on #4 shot?? Granted, it retains enough more downrange energy to extend your killing range by 10 yards or so.........but that extra 10 yards will put some awfully big empty spots in your pattern, too. I have seen time & time again that #6 shot will crumple the biggest of gobblers at any reasonable distance with much authority. Same goes for #5's. Problem you are going to run into there is that the .680" tube isn't tight enough for the smaller shot. You should go to a .665" (or XXX in C-N-C ) or so for the smaller shot.

[VermontHunter]

This is all great advice and will see what i can do about getting some more different loads and size shot to try out..... The gun shop around here doesn't carry a very large selection so my options more than likely will be limited....

I have nothing against the Carlson choke, like I mentioned it patterns fairly well, but know I can get an even better pattern, so I will try your suggestions before giving the Comp-N-Choke a whirl....

THANKS all for the advice, and we'll see what happens..

[Turkeystalker]

Doesn't comp n choke make carlson?

[VermontHunter]

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Doesn't comp n choke make carlson?

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I really couldn't honestly say if they do or not... Both are great chokes, and like others have said, I just need to find that right load for what choke I choose to go with...

And WELCOME aboard here Turkeystalker hope you are enjoying your stay here....

[Turkeystalker]

Vermont have you tried 5 shot with that choke combo?

[VermontHunter]

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Vermont have you tried 5 shot with that choke combo?

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Not yet, I was mainly just using the Winchester Supreme #4's, I went today and got some #5's and #6's to try out tomarrow morning.... ... If the Supreme's don't work out I'll try another brand of shell..

[LifeNRA]

Yeah Luke, if you get a XXX Full C-N-C, start out with Winchester Supreme HV #6 shot. Looks like your gun only handles 3" shells. But if it takes the 3.5" shells you might want to try them as well, more shot.

[VermontHunter]

YEP.. just the 3" rounds John.. I'll see what I get from the 5's and 6's tomarrow on pattern improvement using the Carlson, if I don't see a considerable difference, I'll be ordering a XXX Full C-N-C...

[LifeNRA]

I like my C-N-C XXX Full choke, it loves to throw the Winchester Supreme HV 3.5" #6's!