Am "deep cleaning" my thumbhole 535 because of all the recomendations from this forum, (and because it is raining on my day off). In reading the procedure on the allaboutshooting web site, the final step is to reassemble the gun leaving the bore dry. Shouldn't i put some kind of oil or lubricant on the choke threads?
any anti seize lub will work fine. I had some I used on my muzzleloader breach plug that i use, just dont over use it.
I have also just put remoil on it and it works just fine.
Quote from: Oconeeguy on February 24, 2012, 04:02:19 PM
Am "deep cleaning" my thumbhole 535 because of all the recomendations from this forum, (and because it is raining on my day off). In reading the procedure on the allaboutshooting web site, the final step is to reassemble the gun leaving the bore dry. Shouldn't i put some kind of oil or lubricant on the choke threads?
First of all, congratulations. I think you'll see an improvement in your patterns.
The article suggests leaving the bore dry if you plan to shoot it right away or lubricating it if you plan to store it but to be sure and remove all lubrication (from the bore) prior to shooting it.
None of my guns seem to be stored for any length of time, so now I use some of the vapor technology capsules and hardly ever lubricate a bore. I do however clean them very well.
Some choke tube manufacturers recommend lubricating the threads and some recommend leaving them "clean" and dry. It also seems to be a personal choice. I've seen chokes come out of guns with threads literally covered with grease, some dry and some oiled. I'd recommend following the guidelines included with the choke.
Good post!
Thanks,
Clark
Save yourself some headaches later on down the road and put some grease on those choke threads. It can't hurt and worse case scenario is that you have to clean the threads every now and then. It's better than ending up with a choke tube stuck in the end of your barrel.
bird
Quote from: bird on February 24, 2012, 04:39:05 PM
Save yourself some headaches later on down the road and put some grease on those choke threads. It can't hurt and worse case scenario is that you have to clean the threads every now and then. It's better than ending up with a choke tube stuck in the end of your barrel.
bird
You hit the nail on the head with a hammer!!!! :z-winnersmiley:
I use T/C breech plug grease on all of my chokes and shotguns and it works fantastic. No worries and everything stays right. :boon:
I just spray a little wd-40 on the threads ,wipe off the excess, and put it back in the gun. Works for me.
I usually just put a little Rem Oil on mine. Never had one stick.
I use some clp, wipe off the excess and screw it in. No issues. I do pull my guns out for a once over ever few months though.
I've only cleaned them off, but never intentionally lubed the threads before putting it back in. Never had one stick either.
Interesting thread,
I have always put some sort of anti seize grease on the threads on my choke tubes to help keep them from getting stuck in the barrel.
I have seen a lot of otherwise very nice used shotguns over time that have had stuck tubes due to lack of some sort of lube on the choke tube threads.
A good grease also helps keep the tubes snug in a barrel that may have a tendency to be a little loose in holding the choke tubes in.
I suppose that if only a few shots are fired between taking the chokes out and cleaning everything and putting them back in it may not matter too much.
My thoughts as well, hunting in the south our guns are constantly in high humidity and rain in the spring. Best thing I have found is a little maintenance goes along way in avoiding problems. Ive seen a number of guns with chokes stuck in the barrel. T/C grease is some of the best I have used.
Quote from: bird on February 24, 2012, 04:39:05 PM
Save yourself some headaches later on down the road and put some grease on those choke threads. It can't hurt and worse case scenario is that you have to clean the threads every now and then. It's better than ending up with a choke tube stuck in the end of your barrel.
bird
Well said,Grease it up for sure.
I'm guessing if you fiddle with your guns a lot, like some who answered, lube on the threads isn't necessary, but I think the problem is if you get moisture in there and don't take the choke out to clean it promptly. Can you say "rust"?
All I got to say is be very attentive with some of the Mobil/choke systems , like benelli/Beretta
make sure they are clean after each shooting - I got 2 buddies with welded shut chokes from waterfowl hunting they have tried everything , gunsmiths and all
I use a dab of anti-seize on mine.
i have used both anti seize and rem oil at different times with success .but i am always checking condition of the chokes tightness when in the field and when i clean after season i use the rem oil and dont over tighten when i put the gun in the safe and so far no problems
Many years ago I cleaned my Mossberg 410 and put it away for the year. We lived in the dessert where humidity was high so when I tried to remove the choke it had seized up. I was able to get the choke off as it was one the screwed to the outside of the barrel but since then I lube the choke threads lightly every time I clean the gun.
Carlson's makes a choke tube grease that works great and as the old commercial said a little dab will do you.
Quote from: Neill_Prater on February 25, 2012, 09:12:25 PM
I'm guessing if you fiddle with your guns a lot, like some who answered, lube on the threads isn't necessary, but I think the problem is if you get moisture in there and don't take the choke out to clean it promptly. Can you say "rust"?
A little bit of prevention goes a long way..if your gun gets wet and there is no oil/grease..it doesn't take long for rust to start. Do you oil the moving parts, barrel and outside of your gun? Not oiling the fine threads in a choke system is asking for gun trouble.
Headed out to listen to the turkeys this morning. Blessed day!
Thanks to all who offered advice. I guess I'll put a LITTLE "gunslick" grease on the threads. It came with my Rem 1100 Dad bought me in 1970. Can't see any downside to using it as long as i put just enough to lubricate the threads, and not so much that some oozes out inside the barrel.
The problem I have seen in my shop is that choke tubes do not fit tight and powder fowling will get behind them and this will draw moisture causing the threads to rust and seize. Have had too many come through in the past year. Please lube the tube.
Quote from: bulldog18 on February 26, 2012, 12:53:00 PM
The problem I have seen in my shop is that choke tubes do not fit tight and powder fowling will get behind them and this will draw moisture causing the threads to rust and seize. Have had too many come through in the past year. Please lube the tube.
I love it... "Lube da Tube"
Lube da Tube" x2