Cosd Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Having bought my first new gun with multi choke I want to make sure I keep it in tip top condition. What is the best lube to put on the choke threads to ensure they don't get stuck? I remember I had a Browning Medalist and the chokes where a nightmare to get out. I don't change chokes often at all, what is the best way to maintain them and how often should they be removed and refitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 very fine smear of engineers grease on mine and then nip them up before shooting. always crack them off and loosen them slightly when putting the gun back into the cabinet though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 very fine smear of engineers grease on mine and then nip them up before shooting. always crack them off and loosen them slightly when putting the gun back into the cabinet though! or gun grease. any heavy type grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 When cleaning the gun take the chokes out and give them a clean as well, never had a choke get stuck in any of my shotguns as always keep them clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 A tiny amount of copper slip anti sieze grease is all they need . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I find that after a few uses, and cleans of course, if you soak the chokes in paraffin overnight it cleans the threads and de cokes them. Wipe clean the next day and use any of the good advice above when it comess to greasing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Just a small smear of general gun grease on the threads, that's what I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Bit of copper slip on the threads, copper slip has saved me alot of hassle on bolts which suffer badly from seizure so i think it'll do just fine on chokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 A tiny amount of copper slip anti sieze grease is all they need . +1. Brilliant stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derfley Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 When cleaning the gun take the chokes out and give them a clean as well, never had a choke get stuck in any of my shotguns as always keep them clean. +1 this. My current method; clean the barrels as normal with the chokes in, spin the chokes out, using either kitchen paper or a lint free cloth, clean choke end of barrel to remove residue that may have got behind the chokes, wipe clean the outsides of the chokes, run a drop of gun oil (copper slip / grease as per your preference)round the bottom of the choke thread then replace chokes. I must admit one of the reasons I prefer extended choke tubes is that it makes this cleaning ritual a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 +1 this. My current method; clean the barrels as normal with the chokes in, spin the chokes out, using either kitchen paper or a lint free cloth, clean choke end of barrel to remove residue that may have got behind the chokes, wipe clean the outsides of the chokes, run a drop of gun oil (copper slip / grease as per your preference)round the bottom of the choke thread then replace chokes. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Put them in lubricated, and leave them in .. every 6 months pop them out clean, refit .. thats it! Threads lock on stretch, thats how threads work ... they dont like retorquing unnecassarily .. hence automotive threads are frequently single use only, flywheels, brake calipers, and more commonly head bolts. Frequent removal and retightening does more harm that good and at best is a reason to tinker .. twice a year is fine for normal usage. If its had a soaking in saltwater, okay, remove clean, refit ... timkering isnt an eccuse for maintance. Do people take their exhaust manifold off after using the car every few days .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn Missed Again Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 +1 this. My current method; clean the barrels as normal with the chokes in, spin the chokes out, using either kitchen paper or a lint free cloth, clean choke end of barrel to remove residue that may have got behind the chokes, wipe clean the outsides of the chokes, run a drop of gun oil (copper slip / grease as per your preference)round the bottom of the choke thread then replace chokes. I must admit one of the reasons I prefer extended choke tubes is that it makes this cleaning ritual a lot easier. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Put them in lubricated, and leave them in .. every 6 months pop them out clean, refit .. thats it! Threads lock on stretch, thats how threads work ... they dont like retorquing unnecassarily .. hence automotive threads are frequently single use only, flywheels, brake calipers, and more commonly head bolts. Frequent removal and retightening does more harm that good and at best is a reason to tinker .. twice a year is fine for normal usage. If its had a soaking in saltwater, okay, remove clean, refit ... timkering isnt an eccuse for maintance. Do people take their exhaust manifold off after using the car every few days .. Exactly, my mate cleans them every time he goes out,waste of time in my opinion,the only thing I would add to the above is use a high temperature grease I use copper slip and just check they are tight when cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Put them in lubricated, and leave them in .. every 6 months pop them out clean, refit .. thats it! Threads lock on stretch, thats how threads work ... they dont like retorquing unnecassarily .. hence automotive threads are frequently single use only, flywheels, brake calipers, and more commonly head bolts. Frequent removal and retightening does more harm that good and at best is a reason to tinker .. twice a year is fine for normal usage. If its had a soaking in saltwater, okay, remove clean, refit ... timkering isnt an eccuse for maintance. Do people take their exhaust manifold off after using the car every few days .. Funny how proffesional shooters never have any issues when changing their chokes as often as they do... and they never have to replace them after a few times of using them. Different threads react differently through their life cycle, and as you quite rightly pointed out the automotive industry uses stretch bolts for various applications. However, that is by choice. They are purposely picked for their role, and usually are torqued to high levels to induce stretch. Chokes shouldnt be torqued anywhere near high enough to cause any consequential stretch. Your free to remove and refit them as often as you see fit. Edited April 12, 2014 by brett1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 You missed a bssic engineering fact .. ALL THREADS are designed to stretch .. thats how threads work .. stretch bolts are for a greater variant of application ( were greater thermal expansion and rates are critical in a prolonged environment .. Tinkering is often accompanied with excuses to back up the persistant tinkerer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Wonder how many have cross threaded their barrels and left them loose, due to tinkering unecessarily ... anyhow at least it give some people something to do .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I shoot sporting every week and change my chokes on most stands my Beretta is 12 years old and has not worn the threads out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettadevon Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I shoot sporting every week and change my chokes on most stands my Beretta is 12 years old and has not worn the threads out yet. +1 !!! Its like anything that is made by man/woman or machine . . . . if YOU look after IT then IT will look after YOU!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 i use copper slip.and leave mine in all the time now and again i undo them and there fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 You missed a bssic engineering fact .. ALL THREADS are designed to stretch .. thats how threads work .. stretch bolts are for a greater variant of application ( were greater thermal expansion and rates are critical in a prolonged environment .. Tinkering is often accompanied with excuses to back up the persistant tinkerer Yes, and stubborn people often dont bother to read posts properly before replying to them. Go back and read my post. Pretty sure i said that all applications are different, and im almost positive i pointed out the fact that the automotive industry select stretch bolts for a set purpose. All youve done is state something i had already posted. No one is denying that threads do not stretch, i was merely stating that you were incorrect in your comparison. No amount of arguing will change that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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