The art of precision shooting often hinges on the subtleties of equipment design. Enter Kick's Gobblin' Thunder, a choke that embodies innovation with its conical parallel construction—a blend rarely seen in other chokes. This unique feature pairs a typical constriction cone with an extended 1-inch parallel section, maintaining consistent constriction for superior performance.
But Kick's doesn't stop there. Their exclusive directional diagonal ports are engineered at a precise 135-degree angle away from the shooter, minimizing side blast and enhancing comfort in tight quarters like duck blinds or trap fields. These outward-angled ports create a sharp forward inside edge that effectively stabilizes and decelerates the wad for rapid separation from the shot column—yielding cleaner patterns unaffected by wads.
Moreover, these diagonal ports significantly reduce muzzle jump and recoil, allowing for faster and more accurate follow-up shots. The external ported portion extends approximately 1¾ inches from the muzzle but remains unobtrusive during use.
The Gobblin' Thunder is not just about engineering excellence; it's proven itself as a formidable competitor too. It boasts accolades such as being twice crowned champion at both the NWTF Still Target Shoot in Atlanta, GA, and Ladies Open Competition while also claiming victory at the Jakes competition back in '98.
This choke transforms most factory-threaded 10 & 12 gauge barrels into dedicated turkey hunting machines—turning your mild-mannered bird gun into an apex predator specialist capable of capturing grand slam hunts effortlessly.