Gordon R Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Came across this on the auction site and would like some opinions. To me, it looks almost exactly like a standard stud extractor, but about 5 times the cost. My query is whether this would remove a stuck choke or ruin the barrel. If the choke doesn't budge, it seems to me that this could enlarge the choke and the barrel, ruining the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I would NOT use that to remove a choke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 It just seemed to me that the force would be applied in very small area, rather than spread along the length of the choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve d Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Me neither, theyre known as "easy-outs" where im from and they work by "cutting" into whatever theyre trying to remove, so may not muller the barrel but the choke wont look so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Yes I know what they are, I have a couple of sets but I would not attempt to remove something as thin as a choke tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't use one on a choke. I have used them to remove broken pipe threads, they make a right mess Edited August 2, 2017 by reggiegun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) hello, as others stated gordon i would not use, if you have a threaded choke stuck in barrel i am sure there a better ways to release and someone will help, you could try leaving a few days in release fluid, Edited August 2, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I'm with the above posts. Using an easy out for its designed application means that whatever you're removing has had it - for a start, you've just drilled a damned great hole in it. Similarly, this application is going to damage the choke. Unless I've fallen foul of an optical illusion, I'm still trying to work out what you'd turn it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Turn it with an adjustable spanner or even a tap wrench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 wymberley - same here. It looked like a standard stud extractor, but instead of a square drive, it almost looks triangular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 wymberley - same here. It looked like a standard stud extractor, but instead of a square drive, it almost looks triangular. Yep, or the end of a Philips, or whatever, screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have proper versions and the taper is a lot more gradual and thread less aggressive to the stage a full choke one barely touches a skeet choke. They are also a tool of last result as the choke tube will be damaged beyond use. I had a barrel bought in to see if it could be fixed as he'd used one of those and split the end of the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I agree, far too crude and aggressive, I wouldn't use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Try a blow torch/gas burner on the barrel, a small amount of heat will make all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Get some Kroil in the choke/threads = that'll free anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) What surprised me was the seller - I think the seller lists Mandel manufactured items. Edited August 2, 2017 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Turn it with an adjustable spanner or even a tap wrench! Is that the 'plumbers' (any plumbers please note the use of inverted commas) equivalent of a set spanner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 That type will cause the choke and barrel to enlarge! It's just a large stud extractor (easy out)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I wouldn't put that thing anywhere my barrels Far better a good soaking in releasing fluid. Stand the barrel muzzle down and seal the end best you can(cork ?) place in a tin so any fluid escaping doesn't go everywhere. Pour the stuff down the barrel and let it soak. Then try two people, one holding the barrel the other puts the standard key in the choke and turns with the aid of a small adjustable wrench on the key. WITH CARE! Obviously if you have a proper barrel vice you could do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 hello, as others stated gordon i would not use, if you have a threaded choke stuck in barrel i am sure there a better ways to release and someone will help, you could try leaving a few days in release fluid, hello, if you do not want to heat with a torch like matt said could try using a hot air blower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I wouldn't put that thing anywhere my barrels Far better a good soaking in releasing fluid. Stand the barrel muzzle down and seal the end best you can(cork ?) place in a tin so any fluid escaping doesn't go everywhere. Pour the stuff down the barrel and let it soak. Then try two people, one holding the barrel the other puts the standard key in the choke and turns with the aid of a small adjustable wrench on the key. WITH CARE! Obviously if you have a proper barrel vice you could do it yourself. Done that with stillson on barrell and a large t bar on choke not having it,sold it as having stuck choke,think it was welded in as between us 32 stone couldnt move it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 If you got to resort to that pipe thread extractor you best just admit you now have fixed chokes. Or your going for shorter barrels in cylinder bore. Better to buy a left handed reamer to the nearest measurement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 No one has mentioned freezing yet lots of heating recommendations but I find freezing really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 No one has mentioned freezing yet lots of heating recommendations but I find freezing really good. hello, never thought you can do that WW, let us hope something works for gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I don't have a stuck choke. I was browsing for adjustable comb mechanism and the seller lists this tool. The item is located in the north east and the seller does choke keys too. I was amazed that anyone with anything to do with engineering would use this device. It is totally unsuitable in my opinion and would potentially ruin a set of barrels. The extractor itself looks poorly made with thread damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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