shotgun choke tube

ammo.crafter · November 15, 2016, 11:12 PM

I have a "frozen" choke tube in my Remington G3 20ga shotgun.

Any ideas how to remove it?

FITASC · November 15, 2016, 11:19 PM

Start with a good soaking in a penetrating oil like Kroil. If that doesn't work after a good 2-3 day soak, other methods to try include heating the barrel with a hair dryer/low heat gun and loosening; trying to tighten it just a smidge to see if you can break it loose; sticking it in the freezer to shrink the choke; using the freezer and then hitting the outside with the heat gun. The LAST resort is an easy-out as not only will you destroy the choke, you take a chance on doing damage to your barrel.

When you get it removed, use a brush and solvent to thoroughly clean the threads in the barrel and on the choke. Once done, use some "never-seize" on the threads and remember to remove, clean and reapply every now and again.

Good luck

Doyle · November 16, 2016, 08:43 AM

^^What he said. For the initial soak (in Kroil or other solvent - like kerosene), put some in a coffee can or small jar and stand the barrel up in it for a few days.

FITASC · November 16, 2016, 09:30 AM

What I found good to use (not for stuck choke but other issues) was a glass jar from the grocery store olive section where they have tall and narrow jars that don't require using a lot of the penetrating solvent. Either way, hope the soak does the trick!

ammo.crafter · November 22, 2016, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the advice.

As soon as I finish the jar of olives in the fridge I'll let you know how it went.

November 15, 2016, 11:12 PM	#1
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	shotgun choke tube I have a "frozen" choke tube in my Remington G3 20ga shotgun. Any ideas how to remove it? __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

November 15, 2016, 11:19 PM	#2
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,440	Start with a good soaking in a penetrating oil like Kroil. If that doesn't work after a good 2-3 day soak, other methods to try include heating the barrel with a hair dryer/low heat gun and loosening; trying to tighten it just a smidge to see if you can break it loose; sticking it in the freezer to shrink the choke; using the freezer and then hitting the outside with the heat gun. The LAST resort is an easy-out as not only will you destroy the choke, you take a chance on doing damage to your barrel. When you get it removed, use a brush and solvent to thoroughly clean the threads in the barrel and on the choke. Once done, use some "never-seize" on the threads and remember to remove, clean and reapply every now and again. Good luck __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

November 16, 2016, 09:30 AM	#4
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,440	What I found good to use (not for stuck choke but other issues) was a glass jar from the grocery store olive section where they have tall and narrow jars that don't require using a lot of the penetrating solvent. Either way, hope the soak does the trick! __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

November 22, 2016, 06:56 PM	#5
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	soaking Thanks for the advice. As soon as I finish the jar of olives in the fridge I'll let you know how it went. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

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November 16, 2016, 08:43 AM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	^^What he said. For the initial soak (in Kroil or other solvent - like kerosene), put some in a coffee can or small jar and stand the barrel up in it for a few days.