Good shotgun Chokes

[300magman]

I'm looking at picking up a new Remington 870 or two (definetly a waterfoul version and maybe a nice upland gun) but it seems they all come with chokes that require a tool to remove. I would like to find a good set of chokes that I can turn in and out by hand...don't ask me what to call them, but the ones that stick out past the end of the barrel and inch or so and have a good surface to grip so you can properly tighten them with a strong hand.

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Someone told me that remington themselves offer such chokes, but I can't find anything of the sort on thier website :-(

[sourdough44]

There are a bunch out there. Midwayusa.com , Cabelas , Basspro & others have them. My favorite in extended chokes that you remove by hand are Trulock chokes the 'Precision hunter' to be exact. Their web site has all the info at trulockchokes.com .

[Ruger4570]

Just Google up "Shotgun" Chokes and you will see what you are looking for

[300magman]

I actually checked out trulock chokes before posting this...but after pricing out a set I realized they cost MORE than the 870 waterfowl shotgun!
Is there anything more reasonable out there but still good quality for a low/medium volume shooter like me?

[RoscoeC]

Angleport (http://www.angleport.com/chokes.asp). You can buy 5 extended stainless steel chokes for $100.00. This will give you a full set of pretty much as good a choke as you can get anywhere.

Add to that the fact that they are professional, courteous and knowledgeable and it's a great deal.

[BigJimP]

There are a variety of choke mfg's out there - and I would recommend Briley extended chokes.

But any flush mounted choke is too tight if you need a wrench to take it out - you ought to be able to stick a finger into choke and take it out with finger pressure. But the extended chokes are a little more convenient.

The threads on different mfg's guns are different - so you need to order a choke to fit the Remington.

[JWT]

There are lots of chokes available - just look at the selection at an outlet like Cabela or Midway. The Briley chokes are not the lowest in price but their quality is outstanding. I'm another fan of their extended chokes.

[zippy13]

But the extended chokes are a little more convenient.
I'm another fan of their extended chokes.

I don't frequently change chokes, so flush are fine. IMHO, in the words of the infamous O J Simpson, extended chokes are ugly-ass.

Even if you don't buy Brileys, their web site has a lot on info on chokes. I have several shotguns with Briley chokes, tubes and choked tubes, with no complaints after 20-years. Oh, I almost forgot, I did split an early 20-ga tube (under the extractor cut) and Briley sent me a new one, custom fit based on my dimensions in their records, right away.

[.300 Weatherby Mag]

You use the rim on a 12 gauge shell to remove the chokes if you don't have a wrench handy... All the quality chokes I've seen that can be removed without tools are $$$$$$..... I have sets from skeet to full for my 870's.... I keep the wrench with the choke... If it gets misplaced I use the rim of a shell.... If your careful it works fine....

[publius]

I didn't know the rim of a shell would work, but I've been using a quarter for years. P.S. put a little grease on your choke tube threads.

[ActivShootr]

+1 on the quarter.

[johnwilliamson062]

If you can't uncrew it with your finger something is wrong.

[Black01Jeep]

Pattern Master and Comp-n-Choke are great but very $$$$

[oneounceload]

300 - what are you wanting to do with the gun??....open chokes like C or IC work great for close targets or birds over pointers......LM, M, IM for wild birds or over flushers......

[zippy13]

I didn't know the rim of a shell would work, but I've been using a quarter for years.
+2
Definitely a quarter... a shell works, too; but, why chance damaging a good hull?:D

[Dave McC]

Just got a set of Angle Port chokes for my Beretta O/U. Including S&H, $112.50 for five extended but non ported chokes in the constrictions of my choice.

Well made. Flush mount or extended ported, same price.

[crowbeaner]

Winchoke tubes have the knurled end and they stick out of the end of the barrel. I don't think they make the extra full turkey chokes, but they might.

[chuckles]

zippy13 wrote:in the words of the infamous O J Simpson, extended chokes are ugly-ass.

How would he know? Didn't he always used a knife? :p Or are we talking about a different OJ? BTW OJ the murderer just got convicted of all charges here in LV. Maybe the court system can work after all.

[556A2]

I personally like Carlson's Chokes, but a cheaper option is usually check out what used chokes your gun shop has. I got Skeet, I/C, Mod, and Full Extended Remington Sporting Clays chokes for $10 a pop. All they needed was a quick clean, and I saved a nice chunk of change.