factory chokes

[crofton]

I just bought a Franchi Instinct L which only comes with three choke tubes (IC, M, F). One option I am exploring is to buy a second factory IC to give me more versatility for targets and close range hunting. These are on the website; however, there is no pricing or purchasing instructions. How would I get my hands on these?

Dang, I only received two chokes IC & M with my Instinct L.

Also the warranty is only three (3) years not seven.

[20ga48]

If you're being serious about about the warranty, you should reference post 5 of this thread.

Two chokes should have been in the barrell and one should have been in a plastic tube in the box. If they neglected to put your full choke in the box, then you should definitely contact the factory.

As far as the Trulock choke comment--why? Carlson chokes get good reviews and, too say the least, the game of skeet is not very demanding on a shotgun's pattern. How many extra skeet targets do you think I'd hit with the extra money I spent on the Trulocks? Approximately 0.

[thomjb]

+1 on Trulock, just received some chokes from Benelli/Franchi and Trulock's name is on them

[20ga48]

+1 for Trulock. You received them but you haven't shot with them? They must look really good to get the plus 1. When you shoot them, please also shoot some Carlsons each with a variety of loads and see which patterns better. Then a +1 might actually mean something.

[thomjb]

First I was answering the OP as to what/where he could get factory choke tubes.
Second +1 was a agreeing with a poster above and yes, I have shot Trulocks in other shotguns and can recommend them.
You have your experience and I have mine, I think we are entitled to our opinions on products we use.
I am glad you like Carlsons.

[20ga48]

"First I was answering the OP as to what/where he could get factory choke tubes.": Trulocks are not 'factory choke tubes' which I guess would make this not an answer by your admission. Everyone knows you can buy after market choke tubes. We'll I guess not literally everyone and those should read post 14.

"I have shot Trulocks in other shotguns and can recommend them.": You're right, this information would have been valuable.

I guess my Crusade is less against you and more against online forum fluff.

[crofton]

The only gripe I could have is that it's easier not to reset the trigger between shots

Believe you are referencing the Automatic Safety Reset vs resetting the trigger?

If you are referencing the Automatic Safety Reset, simply remove it. After about three or four rounds of trap, the thumb is friggin sore. Note the arrow, pointing to the Auto Safety Reset:

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[20ga48]

No, I was referring to resetting the trigger. You must release the trigger far enough to reset before you can pull it again. For some reason I was having trouble doing so the first time I shot this firearm which made me think that perhaps you had to return it farther than my old shotgun. Either this was not the case or I got used to it in a hurry because I've had no problems since.

Nonetheless, this is a useful picture if you were trying to do this yourself. Personally, I tend to favor the automatic safety. When I grew up, I was taught to be very automatic with the safety but skeet diluted this training to the point that I sometimes returned the gun to the rack with the safety off--and I'm far from the only one who sometimes does this. An automatic safety basically means flipping your thumb a max of twice per station (or three with your option) and this isn't a big cost for me.

[crofton]

No, I was referring to resetting the trigger. You must release the trigger far enough to reset before you can pull it again.

An automatic safety basically means flipping your thumb a max of twice per station (or three with your option) and this isn't a big cost for me.

Glad to hear you aren't having anymore issues with the trigger.

The range I shoot 'singles', you are only allowed to load one round. Therefore, I select the top barrel, resulting in five flips of the thumb per station. Normal day, 50 to 75 flips and I end up with a sore thumb. Therefore, good-bye automatic-safety.

[BUDDYBAGS]

just bought the other two chokes that doesnt come with gun, they also have the others,mans& sons -1618-357-2911 benelli gave me number hope it helps!!