I have always just put some 3 in 1 oil on the threads of my choke tubes and I was wondering if it really makes a difference in using that or choke tube lube? If so is Birchwood Casey Choke Tube Lube a decent brand? I am getting ready to place a order for some stuff today or tomorrow so I wanted to know. Thanks.
I use Wilson Combat brand gun grease on my choke tubes. Never had one get stuck. Ever.
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Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 11, 2018, 12:23:28 PM
I have always just put some 3 in 1 oil on the threads of my choke tubes and I was wondering if it really makes a difference in using that or choke tube lube? If so is Birchwood Casey Choke Tube Lube a decent brand? I am getting ready to place a order for some stuff today or tomorrow so I wanted to know. Thanks.
I've always used the Birchwood Casey stuff...never had a problem with it.
Thanks for the replies, guess I will go ahead and order it then.
Any kind of anti seize stuff will work. Even automotive stuff
Quote from: Bowguy on April 11, 2018, 01:04:35 PM
Any kind of anti seize stuff will work. Even automotive stuff
I used spark plug anti seize grease they sell at the front counter for 99 cents. 5 years later my choke screwed out slick as butter.
Never used any, just gun oil and keep it clean, pull it out once in a while and check it, maybe 3 times each spring? Never had a choke stuck either.
Quote from: strum on April 11, 2018, 01:20:00 PM
Quote from: Bowguy on April 11, 2018, 01:04:35 PM
Any kind of anti seize stuff will work. Even automotive stuff
I used spark plug anti seize grease they sell at the front counter for 99 cents. 5 years later my choke screwed out slick as butter.
I asked the same question a year or two ago and here is the answer.
.99 cents, plenty to use for years and will keep in a ziplock bag
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Birchwood Casey or anti seize will be better than straight oil. Just a light coat of it will keep your choke from sticking. :anim_25:
Frog lube green grease. There's a product called Super Lube synthetic grease I use on my waterfowl choke that works great too.
Thank you for all the replies, last night before I went to bed I went ahead and ordered the Birchwood Casey Choke Tube Lube and a thing of black Carbo Mask face paint for sitting in the blind. I am going to buy a choke tube case to keep them in next month when I have a bit more cash, right now they are just in a zip lock bag along with the wrenches and I would like to protect them a little better than that.
You do not need any face paint in a blind. Just sit in a back corner...they'll never see you if you don't move. I wear a black or dark brown Tshirt and have never been seen. I've had mature birds get nervous from the blind, but some purrs and whines called them down and they came right on in.
Quote from: Gamblinman on April 12, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
You do not need any face paint in a blind. Just sit in a back corner...they'll never see you if you don't move. I wear a black or dark brown Tshirt and have never been seen. I've had mature birds get nervous from the blind, but some purrs and whines called them down and they came right on in.
I have a problem that most don't, I have always been a figgeter because of my ADHD and that was made much worse because of two car accidents, mainly the last that causes me lots of pain so I do all I can to help cover any movement. I wear camo til I get to the blind and then switch into all black on the upper body including a black Rynogear head cover and I just want to cover up my very pale 1/2 Irish skin that glows in the dark :D Overkill maybe, but it would not be me if it were not overkill.
Never, used choke lube. I am very particular with cleaning my guns. A light coating of gun oil usually does the trick plus its very easy to clean. Never used face paint either just my regular mask - generally try not to over think things unless some thing costs me a bird. Just my two cents.
Quote from: mtns2hunt on April 12, 2018, 03:59:41 PM
Never, used choke lube. I am very particular with cleaning my guns. A light coating of gun oil usually does the trick plus its very easy to clean. Never used face paint either just my regular mask - generally try not to over think things unless some thing costs me a bird. Just my two cents.
Thank you much for the comment, I do appreciate them all. I am still learning a lot, I did not grow up in a hunting family really so I am teaching myself everything and having to relearn a lot of things because of not being able to hunt for 17 years because of a car accident. I can use all the advise I can get so long as a person is not a jerk about it or talking down to me.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 12, 2018, 04:23:33 PM
Quote from: mtns2hunt on April 12, 2018, 03:59:41 PM
Never, used choke lube. I am very particular with cleaning my guns. A light coating of gun oil usually does the trick plus its very easy to clean. Never used face paint either just my regular mask - generally try not to over think things unless some thing costs me a bird. Just my two cents.
Thank you much for the comment, I do appreciate them all. I am still learning a lot, I did not grow up in a hunting family really so I am teaching myself everything and having to relearn a lot of things because of not being able to hunt for 17 years because of a car accident. I can use all the advise I can get so long as a person is not a jerk about it or talking down to me.
No talking down. The way I see it we are all on this forum to share experiences and learn. It does get emotional at times but I think this is mostly due to the passion of turkey hunting. In fact its almost like a cult LOL. I try to keep things simple and try not overthink things.
I admire your courage and determination to turkey hunt after your car accident. I wish you the best in your endeavors.
Quote from: mtns2hunt on April 12, 2018, 08:50:06 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 12, 2018, 04:23:33 PM
Quote from: mtns2hunt on April 12, 2018, 03:59:41 PM
Never, used choke lube. I am very particular with cleaning my guns. A light coating of gun oil usually does the trick plus its very easy to clean. Never used face paint either just my regular mask - generally try not to over think things unless some thing costs me a bird. Just my two cents.
Thank you much for the comment, I do appreciate them all. I am still learning a lot, I did not grow up in a hunting family really so I am teaching myself everything and having to relearn a lot of things because of not being able to hunt for 17 years because of a car accident. I can use all the advise I can get so long as a person is not a jerk about it or talking down to me.
No talking down. The way I see it we are all on this forum to share experiences and learn. It does get emotional at times but I think this is mostly due to the passion of turkey hunting. In fact its almost like a cult LOL. I try to keep things simple and try not overthink things.
I admire your courage and determination to turkey hunt after your car accident. I wish you the best in your endeavors.
I am sorry if I implied that you were talking down to me, that was not my intention in any way shape or form, it was just a general comment. I agree, we all get very emotional over this sport that we love. Thank you for the compliment and I wish you the best of luck in your life and hunting endeavors as well.
I've always used breach plug grease on mine. Think it's called Wonderlube made by Traditions.
Quote from: Jbird22 on April 12, 2018, 10:35:42 PM
I've always used breach plug grease on mine. Think it's called Wonderlube made by Traditions.
Thank you.
over the years i have had two differnt guns with stuck choke tubes one i had to heat the barrel to get it out ever since then i have used choke tube grease or automotive antiseize without anymore problems
I use this. recommended by Trulock and I use it for so many other things. One jar will last the rest of your life. I keep a jar in my choke pouch. I also keep one in my tool box.
Quote from: g8rvet on April 13, 2018, 12:30:47 PM
I use this. recommended by Trulock and I use it for so many other things. One jar will last the rest of your life. I keep a jar in my choke pouch. I also keep one in my tool box.
Thank you for the recommendation, I never knew there were some many different products out there for it before this thread.
Quote from: Bowguy on April 11, 2018, 01:04:35 PM
Any kind of anti seize stuff will work. Even automotive stuff
I concur, but I prefer the synthetic stuff since it is almost scentless.
Quote from: turkey_picker on April 11, 2018, 11:54:45 PM
Birchwood Casey or anti seize will be better than straight oil. Just a light coat of it will keep your choke from sticking. :anim_25:
Good advice.
Being a mechanic I have always had automotive anti seize on hand and has worked very well and lasts a long time
Thank you Dr Juice, WyoHunter and Waynesworld23.
Graphite is one of the best anti seize materials. Do you have graphite anti seize for a lock so the key always goes in easy? Some people just use graphite from a pencil.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 13, 2018, 06:34:22 PM
Thank you Dr Juice, WyoHunter and Waynesworld23.
No problem just go to any local parts store and buy a jar and it will last you the rest of your turkey hunting career. Good luck with it and have a great spring