Joe180 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 How can I stop my chokes coming loose on my 682 gold E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 are you putting too much lube on them....wash the chokes and swab out the barrel threads....wipe the threads down with and oily cloth...and thats it....if you put too much lube on the threads will hydraulic...and nor tighten properly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrowning2 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 However I would sooner have loose chokes then have them stuck and unable to remove them. So frequently remove and clean them if you only lightly oil them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Take the chokes out and clean them thoroughly. Clean the choke pockets thoroughly. Get some simple silicon grease, nice and thick and sticky. Add a small amount to the threads and reseat your chokes. Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 3 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Take the chokes out and clean them thoroughly. Clean the choke pockets thoroughly. Get some simple silicon grease, nice and thick and sticky. Add a small amount to the threads and reseat your chokes. Simples. That's what I do. I use the tube grease from Teague. Only finger tight and never come loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 14 minutes ago, Robden said: That's what I do. I use the tube grease from Teague. Only finger tight and never come loose. Over the years I have used branded grease for everything from Browning, Beretta, Brileys and Teagues. Nowadays I just use cheaply available silicon grease without an expensive name on the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 When i'm clay shooting i check the chokes after every stand. But some good advice above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 33 minutes ago, samboy said: When i'm clay shooting i check the chokes after every stand. But some good advice above. Always good to check, I do too, but a bit of thick sticky silicone grease sorts the problem out. Years ago I saw a Teague choke leave a barrel, conclusion (from Teagues) was that it had not been tightened properly. Earlier this year a chap in our squad lost a Hatsan choke while shooting at Northampton, he said he never checked them once fitted! Takes a second or two to check and should become a habit. Much cheaper than buying new barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 23 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Over the years I have used branded grease for everything from Browning, Beretta, Brileys and Teagues. Nowadays I just use cheaply available silicon grease without an expensive name on the tube. Agreed. Only using Teague's grease as I was given a small tube to try about 8 months ago, and still plenty left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger687 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Use any lubricant of your choice and tighten them down firmly with a choke wrench. Chokes, like any threaded fixturing, need some pre-load to operate properly. You will not be able to apply enough pre-load with your fingernails. I've never had a choke work loose when wrench tightened, but have frequently had to re-tighten when I haven't used one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1066 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 On 13/11/2024 at 07:40, samboy said: When i'm clay shooting i check the chokes after every stand. But some good advice above. I do the same, habit really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted November 18 Report Share Posted November 18 This is why I dislike multi choke guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 18 hours ago, Fargo said: This is why I dislike multi choke guns Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 19 hours ago, Fargo said: This is why I dislike multi choke guns I agree, but having said that I do own one. Converted by Teague by a previous owner. I use ordinary grease, Teague's own choke wrench and do then only moderately tight. I have never had them work loose, nor have I ever had them stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 5 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: I agree, but having said that I do own one. Converted by Teague by a previous owner. I use ordinary grease, Teague's own choke wrench and do then only moderately tight. I have never had them work loose, nor have I ever had them stick. I’ve had a M2 Benelli and that used to work loose very easily . Cant stand them now so 1/2 choke for all of high and sbs is 1/4 3/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 11 hours ago, Fargo said: I’ve had a M2 Benelli and that used to work loose very easily . Cant stand them now so 1/2 choke for all of high and sbs is 1/4 3/8 I would not want a shotgun with removable chokes as a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 On 18/11/2024 at 19:41, Fargo said: This is why I dislike multi choke guns 18 hours ago, London Best said: Agreed! 1 minute ago, London Best said: I would not want a shotgun with removable chokes as a gift. Good to see the "dinosaurs" are still roaming the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Good to see the "dinosaurs" are still roaming the earth. I worry what could possibly go wrong with a gun with “loose” chokes? And quite apart from that I don’t need to change chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 33 minutes ago, London Best said: I worry what could possibly go wrong with a gun with “loose” chokes? And quite apart from that I don’t need to change chokes. They end up leaving the barrel and the muzzle is usually damaged. I accept you do not need to change chokes, but like your preference for the SxS, it is called progress I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 5 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: They end up leaving the barrel and the muzzle is usually damaged. I accept you do not need to change chokes, but like your preference for the SxS, it is called progress I'm afraid. My point exactly! And, not all ‘progress’ is for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 i had a beretta outlander, from new chokes allways came loose no matter what i did,tried no lube,tried grease,nothin worked kept a choke on my keys all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 my A303 i had for decades for pigeon shooting (hide)....some days i would have to change the choke ..in all the years i had the A303 i never had a choke come loose or stick all down to maintenamce i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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