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PATTERNMASTER 5474 CODE BLACK DUCK 12GA BER OPTIMA HP
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SKU: 5474-879115004742
Overview
Designed for 12 gauge hunters using Beretta Optima HP threading, this Patternmaster tube is built to support a wide range of loads from 2 3/4" to 3.5" shells. Its extended profile and ported, non-reflective bronze finish make it a purpose-built option for duck hunting setups where controlled patterning matters. The internal stud ring is intended to shorten the shot string, and the product information notes an effective range out to 70 yards. It is approved for steel shot and is offered in a configuration that accommodates both non-toxic and lead shot sizes listed by the manufacturer.
Why Hunters Choose the Patternmaster
Extended Tube
Design protrudes 1 inch beyond
Compatible 2
2 3/4", 3", and 3.5"
Designed Deliver
Multiple shell lengths
Patented Stud
Ring is described as creating
Approved Steel
Shot and listed for shot
Key Features
- Fits 12 gauge Beretta Optima HP thread pattern
- Duck model extends 1 inch beyond the barrel
- Ported design with non-reflective bronze titanium coating
- Approved for steel shot
- Compatible with 2 3/4, 3, and 3.5 inch shells
- Designed for shot sizes from 8 to T-shot, including 000 buck
Best Used For
- Waterfowl hunters using Beretta Optima HP 12-gauge shotguns with compatible choke tubes
- Hunters wanting a choke option for 2 3/4-inch, 3-inch, and 3.5-inch shells
- Shooters who prefer a non-reflective bronze finish and ported tube design
- Hunters selecting shot sizes from 8 through T-shot, including non-toxic, steel, and lead loads
Specifications
| Approved For Steel Shot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Blade Finish | Bronze |
| Cartridge | 12 Gauge |
| Coating | Non-Reflective Bronze titanium coating |
| Constriction | Duck |
| Effective Range | 70 yards |
| Extended | No |
| Heat Treated | Yes |
| Material | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel |
| Ported | Yes |
| Rifled | No |
| Shell Compatibility | 2 3/4", 3", and 3.5" |
| Shot Size Range | 8 to T-Shot Non-Toxic/Steel and Lead 8 to 000 Buck |
| Stud Ring | Yes |
| Thread Pattern | Beretta Optima HP |
| Tube Extension | 1 inch |
Pros
- Extended tube design protrudes 1 inch beyond the barrel for the DUCK model.
- Compatible with 2 3/4", 3", and 3.5" shells.
- Designed to deliver a Full pattern on paper with multiple shell lengths.
- Patented stud ring is described as creating a shorter shot string.
- Approved for steel shot and listed for shot sizes from 8 to T-shot and 000 Buck.
- Ported construction with non-reflective bronze titanium coating and Beretta Optima HP thread pattern.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Extends 1 inch beyond the barrel, so it may be less compact than a flush-fitting choke tube.
- Designed for Beretta Optima HP thread pattern only, so compatibility is limited to that platform.
- The description notes use with 2 3/4", 3", and 3.5" shells, but the added length is specifically to accommodate 3.5" shells while still achieving a Full pattern.
- Ported construction and non-reflective bronze finish are part of the design, which may be a consideration for hunters who prefer a simpler, unported setup.
Suggested Comparisons
- Waterfowl choke tubes
- Extended shotgun choke tubes
- 12 gauge shotgun accessories
- Beretta Optima HP choke tubes
Suggested Accessories
- Choke tube wrench
- Gun cleaning kit
- Shotgun case
- Patterning target
Frequently Asked Questions
What shotgun thread pattern does this choke use?
It is listed with a Beretta Optima HP thread pattern.
Is this choke approved for steel shot?
Yes. The specifications list it as approved for steel shot.
Is the CODE BLACK DUCK an extended choke tube?
The product is described as the DUCK version, which sticks out 1 inch beyond the barrel. The specifications also list it as not extended.
What finish does this choke have?
The product data lists a non-reflective bronze coating, and the specifications list the finish as bronze.
What shot sizes or shell lengths are mentioned for use with this tube?
The description says it can be used with 2 3/4", 3", and 3.5" shells, and mentions shot sizes ranging from 8 to T-Shot, including non-toxic/steel and lead 8 to 000 buck.