Need help/advise on choke tube

n2hunting · Dec 11, 2009

I purchased a Mossberg 500, 20 gauge youth model for my mother for home protection. However, the guy who I bought it from did not have any chokes for it. I checked everywhere localy for a full choke for it, but no one had anything. I read where I can use a winchoke in the gun as well as Browning Invectors. I found a full choke in winchoke, the one with the knurled end so you can hand tighten it. I installed it on the mossy, but the knurled end does not fit flush against the barrel, there is about an 1/8" gap.. I checked inside the barrel the best I could, and it looks as thought the choke is seated fine. Will the knurled end of the tube not being flush against the barrel pose any problems? Thanks in advance for any help...

stik · Dec 11, 2009

for home protection, i would prefer a more open choke. imp. cyl. at the most.
as to your question, i have no clue :)

Whelen Man · Dec 12, 2009

As long as the tube itself is seated against the end of the bore you won't have any problems. The gap will only be cosmetic. I've got some turkey chokes that are that way.

Huntaholic · Dec 13, 2009

Whelen Man said:
As long as the tube itself is seated against the end of the bore you won't have any problems. The gap will only be cosmetic. I've got some turkey chokes that are that way.

Ditto. Winchokes are interchangable with mossbergs, or at least they used to be several years ago. I owned a 20 ga. mossberg and the only chokes I ever had for it were winchesters.

AllOutdoors · Dec 13, 2009

As long as it is seated flush in the barrel and a smooth seam from barrel to choke then you will have no problem. I also agree with stik that a imp. cylinder is a much better choice for home protection.