Mossberg 500 question

[Tominator]

Any half-way decent gunsmith can install a screw-in choke system.

I blasted out the muzzle on my Ithaca, so a local gunsmith removed the damaged muzzle and installed a Barnes choke system.

[too_pointer]

Chris, do you remember what the cost was. ?? If there is enough steel in the barrel for tapping, it would be fine.
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[Colorado Bob]

I've heard of gunsmiths that have threaded barrels to put tubes. Mostly horror stories. I think I would buy a factory barrel from Cabela's or Bass Pro. I bet it comes out to the same money. Adding labor & cost of the tubes verus a new barrel & the 3 tubes it comes with. Nothing wrong with a spare barrel.

[AJ]

Bob is correct. Its cheaper to get a new Mossberg barrel than it is to have yours threaded. Plus, if your new barrel does not shoot straight, you can send it back for a replacement. Good luck with a gunsmith.

[Tominator]

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Chris, do you remember what the cost was. ?? If there is enough steel in the barrel for tapping, it would be fine.
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Sorry Mike, I don't. Seems to me it was around $90. Back then I didn't have the use of the wonderful internet, and it was back when Ithaca was in and out of business quicker than my kids run in and out of the house.

To be quite honest, the choke is extremely thin and fragile. As long as a choke is in, it's ok, but changing them is a bit delicate, and to be honest, I don't think I've carried that gun since getting my Montefeltro. The Ithaca has been retired until one of my kids wants to use it.

[AJ]

The typical rate for installing choke tubes is $75-$150 depending on the gunsmith.

[gobblergetter15]

Thats weird. Ive never heard of a mossberg that doesnt have a screw in choke system. Is it an older model?

[AJ]

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Thats weird. Ive never heard of a mossberg that doesnt have a screw in choke system. Is it an older model?

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The Accu-Choke system was standard equipment starting in 1994. Since the Mossberg 500 was introduced in 1962, I would venture to say that most of them do not have screw in chokes.

[robk]

take it too the smith and have him check the barrel out and see if it is thick enough for such a thing to be done and safely. then you can make your decision from that. saying that i would opt for a new upgrade
rob k