Best choke wrench-stuck tube/870

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Hey guys-I used to have one of those cheap, stamped-steel choke wrenches Remington used to ship with their guns. Sort of a T-shaped affair. Anyhow, I have a barrel with a stubborn tube, and can't find that one...I can only find the speed/crank one I have that expands in the barrel. Not enough grip for this little challenge.

Anybody know if you can buy these on their own and if not, what would a good alternative be? I know Carlson sells one that is the same idea (hardened stainless) and supposed to be universal, but I have no experience with those. If they'd be a good alternative, are there any CGN sponsors that sell them?

Thanks for taking a moment to reply!

EDIT: I have a wrench en route-thanks to everyone who replied to this post, and to those who PM'd me with extra help. GREAT, GREAT bunch of helpful CGNr's out there!
 
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Whatever you use I would think a wrench that engages all 4 notches would be better than the ones that only go into two notches. Beretta makes a t shaped wrench and Remington made one that has a handle somewhat like a ratchet shape.
Rem chokes, Browning Invector Plus and Beretta Optima HP chokes all can be removed with any of these makes of wrench interchangeably.
 
bb07 said:
Whatever you use I would think a wrench that engages all 4 notches would be better than the ones that only go into two notches. Beretta makes a t shaped wrench and Remington made one that has a handle somewhat like a ratchet shape.
Rem chokes, Browning Invector Plus and Beretta Optima HP chokes all can be removed with any of these makes of wrench interchangeably.
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Thanks for chiming-in bb07. The tube that's stuck is made by Colonial Arms, and it simply has 2 notches. (external tube) It's in an old 870 Wingmaster barrel, but based the age of the gun...I'm guessing the previous owner had the barrel threaded for tubes. I'm not buying any tubes until I can confirm it's threaded for Remchoke but for now, this one has to come out..and I think only this style (flat) will be the answer.
 
Can you get a piece of flat bar either the right size for the slots or thin a piece in the area where the slots are and use that as a wrench?
 
this is what I recently used on a really stuck choke, acetone and ATF mix 50/50 let it soak for a day or two then hit it with the impact driver

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Soak the end of the barrel in Kroil overnight, so the Kroil is above the threads. Then use the all metal Browning choke wrench with the crank handle. The Kroil will make a huge difference. Then use anti seize on the chokes, and you will never have another one stuck.
 
As others have suggested. Soak the end of that muzzle in a solution that will penetrate and loosen the threads. Diesel fuel, brake fluid, are inexpensive and readily available. Immerse the end of the choked barrel in a container filled with one of those fluids for a couple of days and try again.
 
It is best done with a wrench held in a lathe with the barrel forced onto the wrench with the tail stock... and the tail stock backed off slightly as the wrench is turned. This assures maximum gripping of the wrench so it doesn't slip out and screw up the slots...
 
Also, if storing your gun for a while, in addition to adding choke tube grease, I usually loosen the choke 1/4-1/2 turn so it isn't bottomed out and can seize.
 
Some good options/suggestions posted-

IF,steel shot was run thru the choke,depending on restriction,an easy out may be the only option other than cutting,reaming,facing & re-threading for your choice of tubes.
 
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