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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ 16ga choke tube wrench |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:23 am
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Anyone knw of a choke tube wrench for 16 ga that is easier to use than the Browning supplied one? It would be nice to have one like Briley makes for the other gages. |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:23 am
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I thought Briley did make one. I saw one by somebody in Bass Pro Shop--$30 if memory serves. |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:39 am
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:48 am
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OK, guess I suffered a brain cramp (that's a medical term, doc). Could have sworn I saw one somewhere . . . . |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:29 am
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Joined: 23 Dec 2006
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I have both a Briley (12 ga) and a Carlson (20 ga)
The Briley works by engaging the slots in the choke, Carlson works by expanding a rubber bushing inside the choke.
If there is not a 16ga commercially available, and there is some interest, perhaps a contact to both Briley and Carlson would be in order. Any others hav an interest? |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:57 pm
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Joined: 25 Jun 2005
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Location: CO
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Briley used to make a nice T wrench in 16 though I've just scoured their website and didn't find anything. |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:34 pm
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Location: Long Island, NY
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Colonial Arms www.colonialarms.com makes a universal wrench which fits all gauges. It may or may not be what you want but take a look anyway.
Good luck with your search. |
_________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" ... Dr. Seuss
"There aint nothin' better than huntin' with a Setter" |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:55 pm
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Several years ago I purchased a Carlson 12 ga. wrench and ground the rubber down so it would work in my 16 ga. Took about 10 minutes of grind and try.
TerryS |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:26 pm
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:34 pm
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Joined: 23 Dec 2006
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I took my Carlson 20ga wrench and tightened it into a 16 ga choke. The only one I tried was full, but it seems to work, so maybe using it will be OK. Thinning a 12 gage Carlson seems like a good idea as well |
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Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:32 pm
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Location: Northeast Ohio
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I did purchase one from Briley, and it is a huge improvement over the one Browning supplied with the gun. Also, it is not the speed wrench style, but is a stubby chromed T-wrench style. Very nice. If you don't see it on their website you could always call and ask. |
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Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:20 am
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I took a flat metal wrench from a 12g and filed it down to fit my 16's. It works great and took 5 minutes.
Bruce |
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Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:20 am
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I've got one from browning that covers 10-12-16&20gauge. Don't remember when or how I got it. It came with one of my Browning guns. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:47 am
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Colonial Arms has a tool that is basically a flat wheel (which will fit any gauge) fastened to a magnetic screwdriver bit. They call it their designated driver.
It seems to me that you could hold it parallel to the bore and use it as a screwdriver, or perpendicular to the bore and use it as a wrench. And for you fast paced competition type guys, insert the bit into a cordless drill/driver. Zoom zoom and choke tube is out.
Peter |
_________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" ... Dr. Seuss
"There aint nothin' better than huntin' with a Setter" |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:47 pm
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Joined: 23 Dec 2006
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I called Briley today, as Grousen suggested. They have a 16 ga "tee" type wrench. $15 plus $4 shipping. So I went ahead and ordered.
Thanks for all the suggestions. |
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