Waterfowl hunting is as much about the action as it is about the birds. You might be calling mallards through the mist at dawn and tracking high-flying honkers fighting the north wind at the same time. With distances, bird sizes, types of habitats, and weather conditions continuously changing, the choice of choke may strongly contribute to the performance of your pattern—and eventually to your success in the hide.

This is precisely why Patternmaster invented the Code Black series: it includes choke tubes that are specifically meant to fulfill the different demands of real-world waterfowl hunting. With the help of patented stud ring technology, Patternmaster is able to create tight patterns and shorter shot strings. The end product is the distribution of the pellets that is highly consistent, the energy that is downrange increased, and the kills that are cleaner. We go through the main characteristics of Code Black Duck, Code Black Goose, and Code Black Timber chokes in what follows and thus assist you in selecting the tool that is perfect for your hunting style.

Code Black Duck – Flexibility for Classic Duck Hunting

If duck hunting is your love—whether at marshes, sloughs, lakes, or fields—the Code Black Duck choke is the one that almost can handle any conventional duck-hunting situation.

The Duck choke is designed for producing dense, even patterns with both steel and high-density waterfowl loads. The ultimate wad stripping design gives you a tight pattern without a long shot sting associated with conventional constriction tubes, thereby resulting in consistent hits on crossing teal, hovering mallards, or cruising wigeon.

Why Choose Code Black Duck?

• Superb performance all around
• Perfect for decoying ducks at usual shooting ranges
• Compatible with most shot sizes, ideal for #2, #3, #4
• Made for adaptability through different kinds of waterfowl environments

For those hunters who want to have only one choke that can be used with the gun all throughout the season, the Code Black Duck is that reliable, forgiving middle-ground option.

Code Black Goose – Engineered for Long-Range Lethality

When you are after big, tough birds like Canada geese, especially in open fields, you'll need to pay more attention to the factors of pattern density and downrange energy. The Code Black Goose choke is designed specifically for this purpose, as it will provide you with both. The choke allows for tighter patterns with maximum energy retention, thus delivering the needed force to penetrate feathers even at long ranges. This choke has the power and reach for both passing shots on honkers at 50+ yards and taking shooting on late-season geese that are wary, with the tight pattern they demand.

Why Choose Code Black Goose?

• Tight and powerful patterns for shooting at very long distances
• Best for large shot sizes (#1, BB, BBB)
• Really good for passing shots or geese with large bodies
• More effectively kills birds that are heavy with thick feathers

If you often hunt where long shots or big birds are the case, the Goose choke is specially designed to get the job done when every pellet counts and to deliver maximum performance.

Code Black Timber – Precision in Close-Quarter Hunting

Hunting in the timber calls for rapid shooting, close quarters, and a choke that works well up to the 30 yard mark. That is precisely where the Code Black Timber choke does its job. Designed with a more open performance curve, the Timber choke delivers dense yet forgiving patterns.

Why Opt for Code Black Timber?

• Perfected for close-range shooting within 30 yards
• Evenly distributed shot patterns to make quick reaction shots
• Keeps tightness in groups from getting so close that the birds will be able to see you in thick cover
• Perfect for #3, #4, or #6 loads when birds come down right over the decoys

If your type of hunting is under thick branches or in the woods, the Timber choke gives you perfect control and consistency for the close-range shots.

Selecting the Proper Code Black Choke for Your Hunts

Here’s a fast and simple breakdown to help you with your choice: The Code Black Duck is the one to pick if you want a choke that is adaptable for all seasons and does great with the usual decoy ducks. The Code Black Goose is for you if your focus is restricted to geese or if you often take long shots in an open field. The Code Black Timber is a must-have if your hunts usually take place in thick woods that are flooded or in close-quarter environments.

In case of doubts regarding shot sizes, take into account your species, range, and environment: smaller shot sizes for ducks in timber, mid-range sizes for decoying ducks, and larger pellets for big geese at extended distances. Patternmaster’s technology takes away all the uncertainty—each Code Black choke is specifically crafted to provide you with the best results with today's waterfowl loads and in real-world hunting conditions.

Conclusion

Selecting the most suitable choke is the way to go to fully harness your capabilities in the blind. Bestowed Patternmaster's Code Black Duck, Goose, and Timber chokes, each serving a particular niche, you will always have the right tool matching your hunting style. You can count on Patternmaster not only for versatility but also for long-range performance and tight cover precision, accompanied by the unbeatable pattern consistency and reliability shot after shot. Get on Patternmaster.com and check out the complete Code Black collection and get ready for your next waterfowl adventure.