Add screw-in chokes to old Beretta

[Stefb]

I have an old Beretta O/U in F over M. It is still nice and tight and just fits me perfectly. It used to be my grandfather's, so has a good sentimental value.
The issue is, I want to expand it's utility by adding changeable chokes and I'm sure over the 50+ years it's been around the chokes are probably blown out.

I can only seem to find US-based info/prices for adding choke threads. Is there anyone in SW Ontario that someone can recommend?

 

[guntech]

It will have to be measured by the choke installer to see if it is suitable for threading... some barrels are not.

Your existing chokes are not blown out unless you have damaged your barrels somehow. Chokes do not wear out.

 

[reddog]

I have several old to ancient shotguns and have found that chokes are overrated .Using new ammunition suitable for older choked guns is imho much preferable to the cost of changing an older gun. The choice is of course up to you but Shooting Tungsten or another non steel load that doesn't hurt the barrel leaving the gun the way it was built seems right to me.

 

[SuperCub]

I would consider having those chokes reamed before going tubes. As long as your opened chokes match the hunting and loads used, you will be fine.

I have (and have had) several shotguns with tubes. I never changed them. Just put them in a left them.

 

[Arietta]

Try Lawry Shooting Sports in Caledonia. They are the Briley representative in Canada. Another suggestion would be Precision Sports in King City, north of Toronto. They do custom choke tube installations.

 

[Ashcroft]

Berettas are problematic for retrofittjing chokes because, especially on the older ones , the actual bore size is about .005"- 007" smaller than the standard .729". Most Berettas also have thinner barrel walls tha most other guns and of course the muzzle ends of the barrels aren't swelled to accomodate screw in chokes. The combination of these factors does not allow thick enough material to bore and thread for most choke tubes. One exception is the Briley thinwall system which can usually be applied on these guns, however the barrels must be sent to Briley in the US for the work and after you add 5 or 6 of these special choke tubes your landed cost in Canadian dollars will punish a $1000 bill, more than the gun was worth and only adding about $200-$300 to it's value. Another complication is that Beretta barrels are usually chrome lined and many gunsmiths refuse to alter them. If it was my gun I would have the chokes opened to about .010" bottom and .020" top and live happily ever after. As Arietta said, talk to Lawrys about your options and Precision Sports are also highly recommended for shotgun barrel work.