The Carlsons CORE Close Range choke tube is designed for use with 12 Gauge Benelli Crio and Crio Plus shotguns. It adapts standard 12‑gauge barrels to produce tighter shot patterns at short engagement distances. The tube is listed for use with a variety of shot types, including lead and steel, and is identified as the Close Range / 1 CR/IC constriction. Intended use is to provide predictable, concentrated patterns where close-range performance is required.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 12 Gauge.
- Compatibility: Benelli Crio/Crio Plus (SBE2 SBE3 M2 & Other Models).
- Choke constriction: Close Range (1 CR/IC).
- Choke type: Close Range.
- Intended shot types: Lead, Steel, Bismuth, TSS, Hevi-Shot.
- Lead pattern yardage: 5–20 yards.
- Steel pattern yardage: 15–30 yards.
- Style: Crio Plus.
- Manufacturer/Model reference: 41043.
- Listed weight: 0.19.
Simple and purpose-built, this choke tube gives shooters reliable, concentrated patterns at close distances without added complexity. Its compatibility with multiple shot types and Benelli Crio variants makes it a practical choice for those who need consistent short-range performance.









