Carlson's Cremator Ported Choke
Carlson’s Ported Cremator is a specialty choke tube with a legendary reputation, designed for versatile use. It performs exceptionally well with a wide range of shot materials, including very high-velocity loads. Backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty – Made in the U.S.A.
A defining feature of the Carlson’s Ported Cremator choke is its extended forcing cone with three successive, progressively tightening rings (TST, Triple Shot Technology). This design significantly reduces pellet deformation and the number of flyers, shortens the shot string, and maintains exceptionally consistent shot patterns.
The Carlson’s Ported Cremator choke extends the barrel by 25 mm (1"). The muzzle end features porting that functions as a muzzle brake, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
Carlson’s Ported Cremator chokes are precision-machined from heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel. The exterior has a matte black finish.
Available constrictions:
- Close Range: optimal distance 10–30 m
- Mid Range: optimal distance 20–35 m
- Long Range: optimal distance over 35 m
Compatible loads:
- Steel, lead, Hevi-Shot (all shot sizes and velocities): Close Range, Mid Range
- Lead (all shot sizes and velocities): Long Range
- Steel (max 4 mm, all velocities): Long Range (NOT for Beretta Optima HP)
- Steel (max 3.8 mm, all velocities): Long Range (Beretta Optima HP)
- Hevi-Shot (max 2.75 mm, all velocities): Long Range
- Slugs: Close Range
Available for the following shotgun systems (12 gauge): (Bore diameter Close / Mid / Long)
Benelli (except SBE II), Beretta (except Optima), Franchi: 0.720" / 0.710" / 0.700"
Benelli Crio Plus (SBE II and M2): 0.717" / 0.707" / 0.697"
Browning Invector, Mossberg 500, Winchester, Weatherby, Savage: 0.725" / 0.715" / 0.705"
Browning Invector Plus, Winchester Super X2 & Supreme: 0.735" / 0.725" / 0.715"
Remington: 0.725" / 0.715" / 0.705"
Beretta Optima HP: 0.728" / 0.718" / 0.708"
A test conducted by Riista magazine (issue 4/2023) on interchangeable chokes for steel shot concluded that the choke has a significant effect on shot patterns when using steel shot, while the shotgun or ammunition plays a much smaller role. This is especially true for choke designs like the Carlson’s Cremator, which operate by retarding the wad. With the Carlson’s Cremator choke, shot patterns improved significantly regardless of the shotgun or cartridge used.
