Decided to pull the trigger on some choke tubes for my shotguns but wanted to see if anyone had some expert advice before I made the leap. I'm looking to get chokes for both my duck gun (super nova) and dove gun (beretta), a friend referenced patternmaster and after doing some research they seem like the go to, I've narrowed it down to the code black for my nova but didn't know if I wanted to pay the money ($90) for the other gun in patternmaster. Has anyone else had any luck with other brands, or should I just pay the extra 30 bucks and get the same? Help is appreciated in advance.

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Decided to pull the trigger on some choke tubes for my shotguns but wanted to see if anyone had some expert advice before I made the leap. I'm looking to get chokes for both my duck gun (super nova) and dove gun (beretta), a friend referenced patternmaster and after doing some research they seem like the go to, I've narrowed it down to the code black for my nova but didn't know if I wanted to pay the money ($90) for the other gun in patternmaster. Has anyone else had any luck with other brands, or should I just pay the extra 30 bucks and get the same? Help is appreciated in advance.

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Not being sarcastic here, but why would an aftermarket choke be any different than OEM offerings?

I ordered a couple of choke tubes for my kids' 20 gauge last week from Trulock. They were $17.99 each plus shipping.

I have killed lots of bird with my out of the box shotgun, but after hunting with a friend who had a choke in his nova and seeing the shot dispersal in the water I'm convinced.

I got a couple of chokes from Briley for my Citori...uses the original choke system and I wanted extended chokes.

I've been very happy with them.

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Not being sarcastic here, but why would an aftermarket choke be any different than OEM offerings?

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I ended up buying a couple of Briley Choke tubes for my Benelli 28ga after I couldn't find my factory chokes when we moved. I ended up locating my OEMs and for the hell of it decided to pattern them. The Brileys in both IC and Mod (only chokes I have for that gun) had a noticeably more even distribution in the pattern. I'd guess 98% of the time it wouldn't have made a difference if you made a good shot. Personally I would't say they are worth it unless you are a competitive shooter, however, if you're looking for something specific that didn't come with your gun, I'd say a premium choke is worth the extra $.

Thanks for the replies. I was truly ignorant on the subject of aftermarket chokes. I have always used the ones that came with my 870. I almost exclusively use modified.

Briley, look them up they have a variety to do whatever you need and the reputation to back their product up.

Happy with the Briley chokes I have for a couple of my shotguns

I have only bought one choke for my shotgun. I too feel like its a waste of money for the pattern gain, but I wanted extended chokes so I could remove or tigten without tool. I ended up with a Briley Light Modified for my SIlver Hunter. I use it almost exclusively for dove since I dont really hunt any other kind of foul with it. Not sure it helped or hurt my kill rate, but I do like the choke.

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I have only bought one choke for my shotgun. I too feel like its a waste of money for the pattern gain, but I wanted extended chokes so I could remove or tigten without tool. I ended up with a Briley Light Modified for my SIlver Hunter. I use it almost exclusively for dove since I dont really hunt any other kind of foul with it. Not sure it helped or hurt my kill rate, but I do like the choke.

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great choice on the silver hunter

Briley and Carlson's here.

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Briley, look them up they have a variety to do whatever you need and the reputation to back their product up.

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I have a friend that shoots sporting clays competitively. He is either master class or very close. I believe he only shoots Briley chokes.

I've hunted with him a few times. Deadly. Made me feel very average.

First shotgun I ever had that was not a family gun. I like it a lot. It took 3 years to be able to shoot it effectively though. The price was right (won as a door prize).