870 Choke Tube Problem...

[pka45]

Hi all,

I just noticed that my i/c tube in my 870 express is quite a bit smaller in inside diameter than the bore when screwed in tight - i.e. there is a step up when running my finger from the bore out, over the choke tube. Maybe .020" or so? Noticeable for sure. What do you think, is it a problem? It would seem like that would catch the wad when its traveling down the barrel...

Thanks for the help,

Pete

 

[rcmodel]

Well, it can't be good.

They should be exactly flush with the bore with almost a seamless joint.

Try the other tubes, and if they are O.K., I'd try another IC tube from somewhere.
Maybe a gunshop would let you try one.

If all the tubes are like that, I'd say you have a barrel out of spec.

rc

 

[Virginian]

I would consider that not safe. If that tube is the only one like that, and it is a RemChoke tube, contact Remington and see if they will exchange it.

 

[pka45]

Well dont I feel like a chump - I went and checked again, and the choke tube is actually slightly larger than the bore... I wouldn't think that is such a bad problem. Now I just need to pattern the gun and see how it does I guess.

Thanks!

 

[Virginian]

That's good, that's how it should be. Now you know why they say "Measure twice, cut once."