New Rem870, Choke Tube question

[DustyGmt]

Just got a Remington 870 Express Mag and it came with a choke tube I stalled with no choke tube wrench. I'd like to know if this means it's RemChoke or just threaded for choke tubes or if there is any difference there and also would like to know if there is a way to remove the choke tube without a wrench in the meantime until I can get a wrench.

Lastly, what kind of choke tube wrench should I get for it? I don't plan on changing out the tubes much, I believe the one that came in it is a Modified and if that's the case I'll probably just leave it in there. I would just like to remove it so I can see if it tells me a brand and type on it and don't want to wait for a wrench in the mail if there is a trick to getting em out in a pinch without the wrench. Thanks, much appreciated. I have never dealt with a choke tube, ever. All my shotguns have been fixed chokes.

 

[PapaG]

A quarter and pair of pliers works in a pinch.

 

[DustyGmt]

A quarter and pair of pliers works in a pinch.

Thank you muchly. I wrapped a lil electrical tape around a quarter and used a pair of linemans and it came right out.

 

[rdnktrkr]

Be sure when you reinstall it to use a good high temp grease or never seize on the threads

 

[jmr40]

You can spend anywhere between $4 to $40 for a wrench. I'd get one. Even if you choose not to ever change the tube it is a good idea to take them out to clean and re-lube occasionally. And they do work loose after being shot, you will need to re-tighten occasionally.

choke tube wrench - MidwayUSA

I'd add an Improved Cylinder tube, I use IC more than all other tubes combined. The ones from Carlson are reasonably priced and most come with a basic wrench.

Carlson's Flush Mounted Choke Tube Remington Rem-Choke 12 Ga Improved (midwayusa.com)

 

[paul harm]

All Remingtons are made for their chokes - Rem Chokes. You go on line and can buy them or after market chokes made for Remingtons, along with the proper choke tube wrench.

 

[Random 8]

Yes, Rem choke (unless you have an aftermarket non-Remington barrel, then reference the barrel maker). As you found out, a quarter makes a good choke wrench. If you're rather handy, a large washer with 2 notches filed to engage the choke tube notches is stronger and less likely to shear than a quarter if you get a little seized. I keep one of these in my waterfowl shell box as my choke wrench is good at playing hide and seek! A Remington branded tube wrench is cut to match their notches. Others will work. You'll find extended choke tubes with a knurled surface that extends beyond the muzzle and usually require no tool to swap. These are very useful for games such as sporting clays or waterfowl hunting where you may change tubes several times depending on scenarios.

As posted above, use an anti-seize lubricant on the threads. I use a moly based spray grease from work, synthetic automotive grease or throttle cable lube will work as well. Be sure to work the tube 1 turn out and back in occasionally to prevent seize. If it is getting sticky, remove and clean the male and female threads with a strong cabon/grease solvent such as Brake cleaner or starting fluid or Hoppes #9 and re-grease.

 

[entropy]

All Remingtons are made for their chokes - Rem Chokes. You go on line and can buy them or after market chokes made for Remingtons, along with the proper choke tube wrench.

Remington has 2 choke systems (unlike Browning and Beretta, which have about a million each); Remchoke, and Pro Bore. They are NOT interchangeable. Rem Choke is with choke tubes threaded on the bottom of the choke, Pro Bore on the top. 99% of Remingtons with choke tubes are Remchoke.
Your Express Mag has Remchokes, Dusty.

Remington makes a real nice choke tube wrench that has a handle that looks like a fishing reel crank handle. It has a cut in the top so you can stick a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar on it if a choke tube is seized. As already mentioned, always use choke tube lube or anti-seize on the threads.

 

[Virginian]

Even Amazon has RemChokes.