bakerboy Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Header should read Dirty Chokes, apologies, I do not know how to amend the header I have just started shooting with a Beretta,I also use a couple of others for coaching. When I clean the guns I have noticed that the chokes are very dirty on the outside (between the choke and the barrel) Ido not get this with any of the other guns I have. Is this perculiar to Beretta? The chokes are tight in the barrel, so I know it is not that. Could it be the oil/lubricant I am using, maybe too much for the Beretta,( again it does not happen on other guns I hold) 12g Beretta SV10 Perenia Silver Pigeon 28g Silver Pigeon 20g Thanks Terry Ps I have a little note on who will reply first and second. Also who will be most helpful. £10.00 to the chosen Charity if I get it wrong. Edited March 17, 2013 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I noticed that in my browning today too I think I put to much oil on the choke thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 hi terry have you tried using tetra gun grease instead of oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 i've a couple of beretta's and they do it as well. it seems to be the longer optima type ones which do it worst though. in fairness though most of mine are semi auto's with the extended chokes and as these only get hand tightened they do work slightly loose as you shoot the stand. know what you mean though, got so used to the beretta dirty chokes that when i'm using one that doesnt do it it seems weird at cleaning time when you take them out and theyre clean. i have found a slight smear of white grease on the choke thread and a film of oil on the choke tube works best for me. with a film on the outside of the choke the gunk literally wipes off when cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 hi terry have you tried using tetra gun grease instead of oil? Hi Burt I have used greased and have used oil, both do the same. It is not a problem, the chokes clean up very easy, it is just that I have never had the problem before. Cheers Terry I noticed that in my browning today too I think I put to much oil on the choke thread You just cost me £10.00. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Terry on Berettas it's down to the thread being at the muzzle end of the barrel allowing more gas to get to the outside of the choke, unlike Brownings where it's at the bottom of the choke making a more of a seal keeping the choke cleaner. I just smear the outer choke with grease also the inside of barrel and threads it cleans off easy. If you find any that has stuck WD 40 and a bit of scotchbrite cleans them a treat in no time. Hope this helps: Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Terry on Berettas it's down to the thread being at the muzzle end of the barrel allowing more gas to get to the outside of the choke, unlike Brownings where it's at the bottom of the choke making a more of a seal keeping the choke cleaner. I just smear the outer choke with grease also the inside of barrel and threads it cleans off easy. If you find any that has stuck WD 40 and a bit of scotchbrite cleans them a treat in no time. Hope this helps: Figgy Hi Figgy That makes sense . I soak my chokes in parafin every now and then as I find this cleans everything out of the threads, and use a tooth brush to thoroughly clean the threads in the barrel. Thanks Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 wouldnt worry about it mate, mine get dirty too!just keep them clean and when you put them back in but some gun grease (beretta,tetra etc.) on the choke threads and screw them in, job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterman Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Try Froglube makes them dead easy to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Terry, it used to happen on mine if I used too much oil on the chokes. Now I wipe the outside with a very lightly oiled cloth so they are almost dry and put a smear of copper grease on the threads. This seems to keep them a lot cleaner and they never seize or feel tight. If I haven't had cause to change them, I only take them out for a once over about every fifth or sixth time I clean the rest of the gun. Edited March 18, 2013 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev56 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Terry, it used to happen on mine if I used too much oil on the chokes. Now I wipe the outside with a very lightly oiled cloth so they are almost dry and put a smear of copper grease on the threads. This seems to keep them a lot cleaner and they never seize or feel tight. If I haven't had cause to change them, I only take them out for a once over about every fifth or sixth time I clean the rest of the gun. +1 copper slip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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