cleaning new chokes

[abs]

Just bought a new Gold Browning; cleaned a barrel (as manual suggests) not paying attention to a choke inside. At the range, when changing chokes, I noticed they're quite oiled. Should I have wiped them dry before using? Are chokes cleaned separately from the barrel?
Thanks!

[oneounceload]

I use carb and choke cleaner on my chokes - you need to take them out so you can clean the threads on the barrels as well as the threads on the chokes - once cleaned, a light oiling works fine

[ronto]

It's a good idea to use anti-sieze compound on the threads when you re-install the choke...Many times it's a bear to get the choke out again.

[mikenbarb]

They make a special choke tube grease and you use a thin coat to keep tubes from binding or seizing. Wipe all oil from inside bore and choke tube before use. You dont have to use the tube grease but it works pretty good.
Or you can use a light film of oil instead. Just wipe off excess.
Leave the tubes in place when cleaning with a rod so threads dont get damaged. After barrel is clean you can remove choke tube and clean the threads and lightly oil to prevent rust.
Check with Bob or Ruth if your up Thunder Mntn. I think they have the choke tube grease there.

[oneounceload]

I use a brass brush on an aluminum rod chucked in my battery drill...cleans the barrels and the barrel threads great - as well as the inside of the choke itself; once everything is cleaned, a light oil, or some red Shooter's Choice grease works well

[BigJimP]

I clean my chokes in the barrel / I take the chokes out about every 10 or 15 boxes thru the gun - which is usually every other trip to the range for me - and clean the threads inside the barrel / and clean the threads on the chokes. Then I lube the threads inside the barrel and on the choke and store the gun with the chokes in it. If I get any "roughness or resistance" as I screw the chokes in or out of the barrel / I keep repeating until they go in and out real smoothly.

I use Break Free to lube the chokes. Chokes should be screwed in "finger tight" into the barrel / not using a wrench. I stick my finger inside the choke and screw it in that way using only the pressure from my finger. Cranking a choke down with a wrench is just not necessary, in my opinion and may lead to any number of problems.

I use Shooters Choice products to clean my shotguns - they have a cleaner that will take out any of the plastic fouling you get inside the chokes from the Wad going thru the choke. If its stubborn, I will use a "Chamber Brush" - brass bristles, on a short T handle rod about 12" long - and get the crud out of there.