Need someone who can install choke tubes on a 97' barrel.

[Deuce Stevens SASS#55996]

I don't have access to the tooling nor do I want to buy the tooling for one job. Looking for a smith that I could send a 97' barrel to for the work. I don't trust or care for any of the local "smiths" in town. Not looking to discuss the merits of having or not having it done. Just looking for someone to do it. Thanks for the info in advance.

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

DS -

 

Had choke tube threads and a tube set put in a Rem 1100 barrel about 3 years ago - They did nice work pretty quickly at:

 

http://www.choketube.com/

 

In Kansas. Ship them just a barrel; they will be good at telling you what will fit and not "shoot out" due to putting a tube in that the barrel walls are not strong enough to hold.

 

Briley's down in Houston area are REALLY good (and really expensive), if you are looking for ATA Grand American or Olympics Qualifying level work.

 

Good luck, GJ

Edited December 12, 2014 by Garrison Joe, SASS #60708

[Doc Fill 'Em 67797]

Deuce, I have a guy here in Arkansas that can do it, he's done several for me. Let me know if you are interested.

[El Mulo Vaquero, SASS #55942]

I install choke tubes regularly on single barrel guns, and have tooling for TruChoke, thinwall TruChoke, WinChoke, RemChoke. Your 97 barrel will likely use TruChoke. PM me if interested.

[Beartrap SASS#57175]

If it's for that nice new '97 you just got, send the gun to me and include a note about how much I should send you for reimbursement after it gets "lost".

 

On a serious note I agree Brileys, while expensive, is unquestionable. Had them do a BSS Sidelock for me that everyone else said couldn't be done.

[Southpaw Gringo, SASS # 74217]

http://www.americhoke.com.

 

Deuce. This guy is a professional at choke tubes. I seen his work and it's top notch stuff.

[Major Mishap #40451 & SBSS#1414]

Deuce,

 

Delta, Deadly and I had "Carlsons" do all of the cutting of barrels, choke tubes (we all used Tru-Choke) and had them install the beads. All work was quick, professional and cost at that time about: $125.00.I'm pleased with the three original 1897s they did. I Can't speak for the other guys.You can get other tubes as well.

 

Is it cold enough for you up there?

 

Major Mishap

[Happy Jack, SASS #20451]

TL did mine. I am sure he has done hundreds of '97's over the years.

[Rattlesnake Slim]

http://www.americhoke.com.

 

Deuce. This guy is a professional at choke tubes. I seen his work and it's top notch stuff.

 

I've used him and he's fantastic. Had my over and under barrels done and back to me in 10 days. Also check out the section on his website that gives you the minimum barrel dimensions for cutting threads, it may save you shipping charges.

[Rio Brazos Kid]

Best barrel smith I am aware of is Mike Orlen in Amherst Massachusetts. He is a professional at this work and his pricing is very reasonable. I have seen his work, and it is impeccable. Many friends have used him for this work and are totally satisfied.

 

He can install any choke you want, although barrel thickness probably will dictate Thin Wall True Chokes.

 

His phone is 413-256-1630

 

RBK

[Harvey Mushman]

Deuce,

 

Delta, Deadly and I had "Carlsons" do all of the cutting of barrels, choke tubes (we all used Tru-Choke) and had them install the beads. All work was quick, professional and cost at that time about: $125.00.I'm pleased with the three original 1897s they did. I Can't speak for the other guys.You can get other tubes as well.

 

Is it cold enough for you up there?

 

Major Mishap

Briley ($) and Carlsons (30% less $, or so) are both WELL respected in the Trap and Skeet communities for this work.

[Outrider Outlaw]

Mackinaw Kid did one of mine. PM me for his contact info if you need it.

[Go West]

If you're here, Johnny Meadows could probably do it.

[Black Mike]

+1 on Orlen.

 

http://users.dls.net/~rdouglas/MikeOrlen.pdf

[Gold Canyon Kid #43974]

I had a choke installed in a very old 97, my first 97. Years ago, Dakota Slim did mine. At the time he thought the barrel was too thin for screw in tubes and instead used a press in tube after barrel was cut off.

 

A little later I had a Chinese 97 that did not shoot straight. Squibber was able to install a choke tube in it that made it shoot straight. He somehow bored a slightly off hole/set of threads that made the gun shoot straight. All was confirmed by pattern board test before and after. The original unchoked barrel was even too bad for our big knockdowns.

 

Gosh I am glad I now longer shoot a 97.

Edited December 13, 2014 by Gold Canyon Kid #43974

[SlicLee SASS #16638 Life]

The barrel of the 97 is very thin, it needs a thin wall chock tube. Even then the tubes will not be flush inside but should work perfectly. My gunsmith and shooter told me that before he took the job he wanted me to know that. FWIW good luck I have thousands thru them.

[Lazarus Longshot, SASS #44254 Life]

Another vote for Briley. Over the years I've had a fair amount of work done there, both CAS and non-CAS. The work has always been done to perfection. The work isn't all that expensive for the quality.

 

I just checked their website, and threading a pump 12 gauge, including three choke tubes, is $219, plus TTL. Threading only, no tubes, is $120 plus TTL.

 

It doesn't hurt that they're about ten miles from our home!

 

http://www.briley.com/

 

Laz

Edited December 15, 2014 by Lazarus Longshot, SASS #44254 Life