Best Buckshot Choke Tubes

The best buckshot choke tubes can deliver tight patterns at long ranges and produce consistent results for predator and coyote hunting. Buckshot chokes have tight diameters to keep the shot column together for longer, and they work well with large lead shot, such as 00 buckshot.

The best buckshot choke tube is the Carlson’s Buckshot choke and it’s designed specifically for hunting scenarios that require tight tolerances with buckshot. This choke can harvest deer and coyotes cleanly at over 50 yards with 00 buck. It can also handle smaller predator loads with #4 and #2 shot.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best buckshot hunting choke tubes currently available and what makes them so effective. These are the three best chokes for buckshot that with the right setup and ammo can pattern great and be effective at over 50 yards for hard hitting results.

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Why Carlson’s Buckshot choke tube works so well
Best Choke for Long Range Buckshot
Maximum ranges with tight buckshot chokes
Bottom Line

When paired with buckshot, heavyweight, hevi-shot, or TSS pellets, these buckshot choke tubes can be effective at ranges over 50 yards. These are the top three buckshot choke tubes you should consider.

1) Carlson’s Buckshot Choke Tube

The Carlson’s Buckshot Choke Tube was specifically designed to pattern great out of the packaging with Buckshot and other large lead pellets. Extensive testing went into development of this choke tube and the results are nothing short of amazing for long range coyote hunting.

Shot-Lok Technology allows for some of the densest patterns you can get at over 50 yards compared to conventional choke tubes. The combination of the Buckshot Choke Tube and #4 buckshot can serve-up greater penetration for lead loads up to and exceeding 50 yards. This choke measures a tight 0.695″ for Mobil chokes. This is the top pick.

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2) Mojo Outdoors Fatal Shot Predator Choke

Mojo’s Fatal Shot predator choke was designed in conjunction with Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks to raise the bar in the coyote hunting world and they managed to do just that. This choke was computer designed with tight tolerances to handle all types of ammo, reducing the need to change chokes frequently.

The Fatal Shot choke delivers better patterns at point of impact and the non-ported tube design provides a platform that works with all types of ammo. It’s easy to remove in the field thanks to a convenient grip pattern, and it’s constructed out of 17-4 stainless steel for durable all-weather protection. Fatal Shot Predator Chokes are available in diameters as tight as 0.660″ in 12 gauge.

3) Carlson’s Dead Coyote Choke Tube

The Carlson’s Coyote Choke Tube was specifically designed to pattern great out of the packaging with smaller buckshot. Extensive testing went into development of this choke tube and the results are nothing short of amazing for mid to long range coyote hunting.

Compared to the Carlson’s Buckshot choke (0.695”), the Coyote Choke (0.667”) is several sizes smaller. This means extra range in the field and longer shots on weary coyotes that refuse to come all the way in. If you need max range with smaller buckshot, this is the pick.

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Why Carlson’s Buckshot choke tube works so well

Buckshot chokes have a tapered internal design for better patterns
Carlson’s Buckshot choke is designed for large lead shot (#2, #4, 00 buckshot)
External grooves and extended design allow for easy removal by hand
The Buckshot chokes tight 0.695” diameter keeps pellets together longer
Capable of delivering tight patterns over 50 yards
Affordable at under $60
The ported design of the Buckshot choke helps reduce recoil and muzzle jump

Best Choke for Long Range Buckshot

Buckshot choke tubes with diameters between 0.690” and 0.670” tend to pattern 00 buckshot and other large lead pellets tighter at extreme ranges than standard chokes. Carlson’s buckshot chokes, as well as Mojo’s Predator, are specifically designed to withstand the tight tolerances of buckshot exiting a tight choke. Buckshot should only be used in chokes that are rated for it.

As you can see in the video above, 70 yards with #4 Buckshot is pushing the limit of these loads. While the ballistics show that lead pellets would be lethal on coyotes at that range, keeping the pattern together to be effective is another story. This is a great example of always patterning your shotgun to know what’s happening.

If your aim is long range hunting with a shotgun, the pellet type (not size), is a bigger consideration. Density plays a large role in determining the effective range of round pellets, and TSS, Heavyweight, and Hevi-shot are the premier choices for long range predator hunting over Buckshot.

Cost is always a factor, as heavier than lead loads can be quite expensive. That said, not pushing lead loads over 60 yards is a good standard to adopt. In the next section, we’ll discuss the effective ranges of popular predator loads to give a better understanding of the range and pattern density that can be gained from ditching lead shot altogether.

Maximum ranges with tight buckshot chokes

Range is everything when hunting coyotes with a shotgun. And while shotguns can’t compare to rifles in that regard, they can kill coyotes up to 100 yards consistently. Below are popular 12-gauge coyote hunting ammo that provide range and knockdown power for tough coyotes.

HEVI-shot Dead Coyote – 12 Gauge 3 ½ inch, 1 5/8 oz, T-shot (70-80 yards)
Hornady Heavy Magnum – 12 Gauge 3 inch, 1 ½ oz, BB shot (60-70 yards)
Federal Heavyweight – 12 Gauge 3 inch, 1 3/8 oz BB shot (80-100 yards)
TSS Ammunition – 12 Gauge 3 inch, 1 ¾ oz #2 shot (100 yards+)
Federal Premium Buckshot – 12 Gauge, 3 inch 1 ½ oz, #4 Buckshot (50-60 yards)

These coyote loads are proven to work for long range hunting with tight chokes like the Carlson’s Buckshot choke tube, Mojo Predator choke, and Carlson’s Dead Coyote choke tube.

HEVI-shot’s dead coyote load carries around 55 T shot pellets in their 1 5/8 ounce load. Hornady’s heavy magnum BB loads carry 76 pellets at 1 ½ ounces. Federal Heavyweight coyote loads at 1 3/8 ounce in BB shot have around 60 pellets. TSS contains 94 #2 pellets in a 1 ¾ ounce load. And federal premium buckhot #4’s has 24 pellets.

What to expect

When it comes to choosing the right choke tube for Buckshot ammo, Carlson’s Buckshot choke stands out from its competitors. The Carlson’s Buckshot choke is engineered with a unique design that provides consistent and even shot patterns, resulting in better accuracy and a higher precision. Unlike most of its competitors, the Buckshot choke ensures that the shot is evenly distributed, reducing the chances of having holes or gaps in your pattern. Overall, the Carlson’s Buckshot choke is a top performer, delivering outstanding results that set it apart from the competition.

Bottom Line

The best buckshot chokes for coyote hunting are those that can provide dense patterns at long ranges. The Carlson’s Buckshot choke tube is one of the best performing chokes you can get. Combined with 00 Buckshot, this combo can kill deer and coyotes beyond 50 yards consistently.

Terrain has a big effect on what buckshot choke and ammo combinations you need for coyotes. Open grasslands require long range shots, so tight chokes and distance is key. Hunting coyotes in thick brush may only require a modified choke and smaller pellet sizes. As always, pattern your shotgun with as many choke and ammo combinations as possible to figure out which works best for a given scenario.

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