Chokes

Dom · #1 04-19-2005, 05:25 AM

I'm looking for any feedback on the Comp-N-Choke choke tubes. Anybody using them, would like to know what you think of them. They're expensive ($45 a piece), but sound decent. Since I shoot a double, that's a lot of green for a tryout. Worth it? Waidmannsheil, Dom.

Significantly reduces recoil
The tube design of the Comp-N-Choke allows gases to vent through slots creating a braking system which reduces recoil.
• Easy field installation
No special wrench is required. Normally, it can be removed by hand or with any object that will fit the holes in the end of the choke tube (nail, small screwdriver, etc.)
• Improves shot pattern consistently
Slots grab the wad momentarily to allow shot to separate from the wad before exiting the barrel, improving shot pattern consistency.
• 100% workmanship guaranteed
Comp-N-Choke tubes are made to precise tolerances with high-quality steel. Workmanship is 100% guaranteed when used as intended

Comp-N-Choke Site

fabsroman · #2 04-19-2005, 10:08 AM

Briley has the same system on its choke tubes, but I think they cost more than $45 for the Beretta 682 GoldE because the standard ones cost me around $50, of which I only bought one after I had sticker shock.

skeet · #3 04-19-2005, 05:37 PM

Honestly Dom...save your money. Sounds great but they don't do all they are supposed to...in fact most of the aftermarket chokes are just advertized well...and don't do many of the things they are supposed to. The Briley extended chokes are however usually worth what you pay. The chokes that are supposed to reduce recoil etc....NAH...ain't gonna happen. Not enough to feel anyway

Dom · #4 04-20-2005, 01:28 AM

Great, thanks for the info guys. I wasn't looking at it to reduce recoil so much as to improve pattern with this steel shot I have to use at the range nowadays. I do NOT like steel as well as lead!!

JimHnSTL · #5 04-22-2005, 08:22 AM

i have bought a decent amount of aftermarket choke tubes from various makers over the years. there are several that make a really good choke tube but the one mfr. i go back to every time is Chomp-N-Choke. i use them for my turkey guns and have outfitted three dif. make shotguns and all three performed above my expectations. over on the shotgunworld forums a couple of guys use c-n-c chokes for their clay shooting and just rave about the good patterns. you will not go wrong with them in my opinion. i suggest calling them and talk to chuck if you have specific questions or concerns. my .02

TreeDoc · #6 04-22-2005, 11:43 AM

Never used a CnC but have a few Patternmasters which are also ported and utilize the wad stripping idea. I think you will find these to work best with larger shot size, especially in the #2 thru BBB range where they will maximize pattern density. As for the porting and recoil damping effects? I say nay. IF you notice it at all it would be negligable.

I just went through the choke buying process for both my 20 gauge Citori and my 12 gauge Citori. I bought 2 Skeet, and 1 each IC, LM, M, IM, & F for each gun and went with the Briley X2 stainless extended tubes. If you buy new, they can be had for 34.95 each through MidwayUSA.com. Brownells sells them for the same price but their shipping is more. That was the best price I found on the 'net aside from the few I bought new on ebaY. I only paid something like $22 each for several of the 20 gaugers brand new!

JimHnSTL · #7 04-22-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally posted by TreeDoc
As for the porting and recoil damping effects? I say nay. IF you notice it at all it would be negligable.

TreeDoc, for the most part i have always had the same oppinion in regerds to ported choke tubes but that has changed ever so slightly this past fall. i have an O/U i want to use for turkeys this year (taking it out tomorrow actualy) and bought a c-n-c choke for it. i had that choke in one barrel and a standard x-full in another and patterned it this fall using 3" winchesters turkey loads (#5). anyway i shot the turkey choke barrel first, then i shot the other target with the other barrel that had a std. (non ported) x-full choke in it. now this O/U is a light gun and these big loads realy bite. but there was a noticeable differance between the two, and shooting them that close apart (time frame) it became apparent. so now i will say that some of them may very well help you out. not a ton, but will take the edge off. for what it is worth.