Kick's Gobblin' Thunder Choke
The Kick's Gobblin' Thunder choke is a testament to precision engineering and thoughtful design, transforming your standard 10 or 12 gauge shotgun into a formidable turkey hunting tool. At the heart of its performance lies the unique conical parallel design. This innovative approach combines a traditional constriction cone with an uncommon parallel section, roughly one inch in length, where the constriction remains constant.
Kick's enhances this configuration with exclusive directional diagonal ports. These outward-angled ports create a sharp forward inside edge that stabilizes and slows the wad for quicker separation from the shot column, delivering cleaner patterns untainted by wad interference. The result? Superior accuracy and consistency in each shot.
Moreover, these diagonal ports serve another crucial function: they significantly reduce muzzle jump and recoil. This allows for faster, more accurate follow-up shots—a critical advantage when every second counts. The external ported portion extends about 1¾ inches from the muzzle yet remains unobtrusive during shooting.
A noteworthy feature of Kick’s chokes is their directional angle set at 135 degrees away from the shooter—minimizing side blast common in other designs with angles less than or equal to 90 degrees. This makes it an invaluable asset in close quarters such as duck blinds or trap fields while ensuring cleanliness as these ports resist fouling better than most others.
The Gobblin' Thunder has proven its mettle on numerous occasions; it's a two-time winner of both the NWTF still target shoot in Atlanta, GA, and Ladies Open Competition—not forgetting its victory at the Jakes competition back in '98. With several grand slam hunts under its belt too, this choke epitomizes reliability and excellence for any serious turkey hunter looking to elevate their game.