Choke tube wrench compatibility

GilaMonster · January 29, 2009, 09:34 PM

Can anyone tell me if a Mossberg 12 ga. choke tube wrench will work on Remington 870 12 ga. choke tubes?

GilaMonster · January 30, 2009, 09:56 AM

Does anybody know?

SG Bob?

Dr. Strangelove · January 30, 2009, 10:11 AM

I've got both guns here in the house, however I can't seem to locate the 870 at the moment(it's not mine and I don't want to go through someone else's things to find it). Best I remember, my Mossberg choke tube tool will also unscrew the Rem-chokes. My choke tube tool is the little flat piece of metal that comes with the Mossberg, not some type of handle having device.

Dr. Strangelove · January 30, 2009, 10:21 AM

Yep, the Mossberg 12ga tool will work on the Remington 870 12ga. Remember, mines the little stamped piece of sheet-metal that comes with the Mossberg, not a fancy "wrench".

BigJimP · January 30, 2009, 12:22 PM

If you need a choke tube wrench to get a choke tube out of a gun - they're dirty and need to be cleaned and lubed ( both the chokes and the threads in the barrel ) - and you're putting them in too tight.

You ought to be able to take a choke tube out and put one in - by inserting your index finger into the choke and unscrewing it with just finger pressure.

Every 10 boxes - at least - take the chokes out - clean and lube the chokes and the threads. I use Break Free on my choke tubes for lube. A "T" handle chamber brush - will help get the "plastic buildup" out of a choke tube with some cleaner.

GilaMonster · January 30, 2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

Yep, the Mossberg 12ga tool will work on the Remington 870 12ga. Remember, mines the little stamped piece of sheet-metal that comes with the Mossberg, not a fancy "wrench".

Thanks, Doc -- that's the one I was looking at yesterday at a gun shop. They didn't have any Remington wrenches or shotguns with choke tubes, so I couldn't check. Only $6 so I shoulda got it just in case.

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Originally Posted by BigJimP

If you need a choke tube wrench to get a choke tube out of a gun - they're dirty and need to be cleaned and lubed ( both the chokes and the threads in the barrel ) - and you're putting them in too tight.

Good point! The one I have came in a used barrel I bought for my 870 that I got with a rifled bbl. I haven't tried to remove it because I don't want to chew up the slots, in case it doesn't come out easily.

Soon as I get a wrench, I'll take it out and do as you suggest.

Thanks, guys!

Maromero · January 30, 2009, 06:45 PM

In case of emergency use the universal choke tube wrench: a shell.

rrp · January 31, 2009, 05:58 PM

A quarter works too.

GilaMonster · January 31, 2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rrp

A quarter works too.

now why didn't I think of that!!

Sure did. And the choke tube wasn't even stuck in the barrel.

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Originally Posted by Maromero

...the universal choke tube wrench: a shell.

Yep. I put it back in and tightened it up with the quarter.

Loosened it right up with a shell.

thanks again guys.

I'm gonna go think up my next stupid question!

rrp · January 31, 2009, 09:48 PM

There's no such thing as a stupid question. Glad I could help. Good luck and good shooting.

January 29, 2009, 09:34 PM	#1
GilaMonster Member Join Date: August 13, 2008 Location: Buckhead Mesa Posts: 39	Choke tube wrench compatibility Can anyone tell me if a Mossberg 12 ga. choke tube wrench will work on Remington 870 12 ga. choke tubes?

January 30, 2009, 09:56 AM	#2
GilaMonster Member Join Date: August 13, 2008 Location: Buckhead Mesa Posts: 39	BTT Does anybody know? SG Bob?

January 30, 2009, 10:21 AM	#4
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	Found the 870 Yep, the Mossberg 12ga tool will work on the Remington 870 12ga. Remember, mines the little stamped piece of sheet-metal that comes with the Mossberg, not a fancy "wrench".

January 30, 2009, 10:11 AM	#3
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	I've got both guns here in the house, however I can't seem to locate the 870 at the moment(it's not mine and I don't want to go through someone else's things to find it). Best I remember, my Mossberg choke tube tool will also unscrew the Rem-chokes. My choke tube tool is the little flat piece of metal that comes with the Mossberg, not some type of handle having device.

January 30, 2009, 12:22 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	If you need a choke tube wrench to get a choke tube out of a gun - they're dirty and need to be cleaned and lubed ( both the chokes and the threads in the barrel ) - and you're putting them in too tight. You ought to be able to take a choke tube out and put one in - by inserting your index finger into the choke and unscrewing it with just finger pressure. Every 10 boxes - at least - take the chokes out - clean and lube the chokes and the threads. I use Break Free on my choke tubes for lube. A "T" handle chamber brush - will help get the "plastic buildup" out of a choke tube with some cleaner.

January 30, 2009, 06:45 PM	#7
Maromero Junior member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Location: Outside the continental U Posts: 752	In case of emergency use the universal choke tube wrench: a shell.

January 31, 2009, 05:58 PM	#8
rrp Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: west central Wi Posts: 300	A quarter works too.

January 31, 2009, 09:48 PM	#10
rrp Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: west central Wi Posts: 300	There's no such thing as a stupid question. Glad I could help. Good luck and good shooting.