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There are two kinds of shotgun chokes, which are known as fixed and interchangeable. A fixed choke is set by the manufacturer and you cannot change it unless you swap the barrel or have a gunsmith work on it. Interchangeable choke tubes give you a lot more versatility than a fixed choke, but you have to make sure you get the right one for your shotgun. If you're curious about installing a new choke tube or removing one you already have, here is what you need to know about compatible choke tubes and the process of swapping them.
What is an interchangeable choke tube?
Choke tubes are attachments that thread into the end of a shotgun barrel to alter the pattern or spread of the shotgun ammo you are shooting. Most choke tubes constrict the pattern of pellets/shot as they leave the barrel, which gives you more accuracy at a longer distance. However, there are also choke tubes with rifling meant for slugs.
There are specialized chokes for turkey hunting, waterfowl, sporting clays, predators, tactical and home defense, and more. Essentially, an interchangeable choke tube is one that lets you swap the choke in your shotgun when you need to, without having to replace the entire barrel. This makes it much more consumer friendly than traditional choke systems.
Are choke tubes universal?
No, interchangeable choke tubes are not universal, they need to be paired with the make and model of your shotgun. Trying to install a choke tube in a firearm or gauge it is not meant for can damage both the choke and the firearm.
Is it possible to use a choke tube from a different brand on a different brand shotgun?
To determine if a choke tube is compatible with your firearm you must first know the make/model as well as the gauge of your shotgun. Then by either using a guide or contacting the manufacturer of your shotgun, you need to determine what choke tube style is compatible with the shotgun. There are many choke tube systems and they vary between manufacturer and gun model. Some gun manufacturers use other manufacturers' choke tube systems as well. Below is a list of common choke tube systems used by manufacturers.
Choke Tube Systems:
Benelli Mobil Choke System
- Benelli M4 Tactical
- Beretta A300 Outlander
- Mossberg Silver/Onyx
- Mossberg SA-20
Benelli Crio Choke System
- Benelli Super Black Eagle II, III
- Benelli M2
- Benelli Montefeltro
- Benelli 828U
Beretta Optima HP Chokes:
- Beretta A350
- Beretta A350 Xtrema
- Beretta A400 Xtrema
- Beretta A400 Xplor
Beretta Optima Chokes:
- Beretta 682 Gold
- Beretta 682 LTD SPT
- Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon (2003-Present)
Browning Invector Chokes (Mossberg AccuChokes)
- Browning Invector 10 gauge, 16 gauge, 28 gauge
- Browning 725 28 gauge
- Winchester 1200, 1300,1400, 1500
- Winchester Super X2
- Mossberg Maverick 88
- Mossberg 500
- Mossberg 535
- Mossberg 590
- Mossberg 930
Browning Invector Plus Chokes
- Browning Citori
- Browning Cynergy
- Winchester SX4
- Winchester SXP
- Winchester Supreme
- Winchester Model 101 (Current Production)
Browning: D.S. Chokes
- Browning 725
- Browning A5
Remington Chokes (Rem Chokes)
- Remington 870
- Remington V3
- Remington 1100
- Remington 1187
Choke Tubes Summary
There are many choke tube systems from different manufacturers. Manufacturers also use different choke tube systems for various shotgun models and will even use other manufacturers' choke tube systems for their shotguns. The list above only describes a few different shotgun choke tube systems from a handful of manufacturers. It is important that you know the make, model, and gauge of your shotgun before purchasing choke tubes for it. You can get all of your Shotgun Parts right here at OpticsPlanet! We have more Choke Tube Guides if you'd like to learn more, too!
