Invector chokes

[Argyle]

Quick question: If a gun uses invector chokes, will it use ALL types of invector chokes? I'm looking at a Browning Silver, but it only comes with a 1/4 choke, which I think is extended. If I want to buy more chokes, though, would they all need to be the same type of invector (e.g, all extended), or could I mix flush, extended, ported etc?
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[243winxb]

There is a difference between chokes. http://www.browning.com/products/shooting-accessories/choke-tubes.html

Looks like there are discontinued
models of Browning Silver. http://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/silver.html

My old Browning have the short Invector that also fit a old Mossberg.

 

[Argyle]

Apologies, should have clarified: I think the gun uses standard invector chokes. I know that means it can't use Invector plus or DS, but will it use all types of standard invector choke (such as flush, extended, ported etc), or as the gun is already fitted with an extended choke, will it only take extended chokes?

 

[243winxb]

http://www.browning.com/support/fre...ector--invector-plus-or-invector-ds-chok.html

The early Invector did come in extended tubes, some made by other company's. http://www.briley.com/c-241-briley-replacement-chokes-for-factory-threaded-barrels.aspx

I use the same Invectors in my Browning Citori and Mossberg, of the same vintage.

 

[243winxb]

will it use all types of standard invector choke (such as flush, extended, ported etc

Yes , but will cost $$$

http://www.briley.com/c-378-invector.aspx

 

[Argyle]

Am I going to need a wrench to install/remove an invector choke, or should it screw in?

 

[243winxb]

Each brand of choke may have its own wrench.

My Browning and Mossberg need difference ones. The Mossberg can be screwed in and out with a quarter coin.

But chokes may become stuck, needing a lot of force to remove.

Lube the choke and barrel well. I use Break Free CLP . OR USE SPECIAL CHOKE LUBE.

 

[Argyle]

Been looking at the Briley made Invector chokes. They decent? (These ones: http://www.gun.co.uk/product-categor...vector_chokes/)

 

[PapaG]

I believe the original investor chokes had the same threads as winchoke and mossberg. Investor plus are very different.

 

[Virginian]

Browning, TruLock, Carlsons, Briley, Colonial and probably a few others make tubes that will all work fine, you just need to get the right models. I just use my fingers for extended except Colonial which are so slick I use a coin. For flush and hunting I use a coin and a little bit of Nickel Never Seez because I do not change them probably all season unless the gun takes a dunk. Do not get Never Seez on any clothes you don't want it on - it's forever. Extended tubes I screw it out and spray with RemOil and wipe down the threads inside and out after every session. A stuck choke tube is worth avoiding.

 

[kudu]

Been looking at the Briley made Invector chokes. They decent? (These ones: http://www.gun.co.uk/product-categor...vector_chokes/)

Briley makes some of the best shotgunning products available, they are a bit expensive but they are very good. Can't say I have ever heard of any problems with their choke tubes. I have some Carlson chokes in a couple of my shotguns, work well also.

It is still a good idea to pattern your chokes on a pattern board. I shoot with a younger guy who had bought some extended knurled chokes for one of his trap guns. He was having problems hitting with one barrel so we talked him into trying the pattern board. Something about the choke left a dead spot over about a 1/3 of the pattern with dense edges, but maybe only 2-3 pellets per 6" square instead of having a couple pellets in every inch. He switched chokes and started really crunching targets after that. I don't recall the name brand.

 

[Virginian]

I have patterned all the brands I mentioned. As long as the actual constriction was the same, they all patterned with equal results. If you look on Briley's site, choke tubes are only a fraction of what they offer. They still have some genuine gunsmiths too. Their basic line of tubes are not outlandishly priced. If you like to brag about spending money, look at Muller's.

 

[fluffy]

invector chokes of any configuration will fit.
I was able to get some off ebay for just a few dollars each

 

[JimKirk]

I like the Trulock chokes ... they are made right here in Georgia .... and they are good folks on top of that ...