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Shotgun smithing Jan 22, 2011 15:04:54 GMT -5

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Post by danf on Jan 22, 2011 15:04:54 GMT -5

Thinking about getting a barrel shortened for my Mossberg 500 for use as a turkey barrel. I've got a 28" barrel that is just too long for my liking for that purpose (it's nearly 30" with the extended choke!). I see a few 24" barrels on Gunbroker, and that's an option I guess, but I think I'd like something shorter than that- 20-22" range I think. Problem is, I think I'm looking at having to get one cut down, and then the muzzle will need to be threaded for a choke...

Anybody have any recommendations for a smith that can do this type of work? I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it, if it will be too much I might as well buy a new shotgun.....

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Decatur Major Contributor High Fence is NOT "Hunting", it's killing. There's a difference! Posts: 17,346	Shotgun smithing Jan 22, 2011 15:14:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Decatur on Jan 22, 2011 15:14:55 GMT -5 I know Cabela's used to install screw in chokes for a real reasonable price. You may want to check there?
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hornharvester Guest	Shotgun smithing Jan 22, 2011 15:22:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hornharvester on Jan 22, 2011 15:22:09 GMT -5 Its a fairly simple job to do if you have the right tools. Most any good gun shop can do it or have it done. If the barrel is ribbed then its not as easy as one thats not. h.h.

huxbux Guest	Shotgun smithing Jan 22, 2011 17:41:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by huxbux on Jan 22, 2011 17:41:54 GMT -5 I don't know of one in N.H., but Verne Trester here in Indy is good at that stuff.

danf Major Contributor Transplanted Boilermaker Posts: 4,849	Shotgun smithing Jan 22, 2011 20:03:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by danf on Jan 22, 2011 20:03:57 GMT -5 Hux, you have any contact information for Verne?
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huxbux Guest	Shotgun smithing Jan 23, 2011 8:56:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by huxbux on Jan 23, 2011 8:56:19 GMT -5 www.firearmexpertwitness.com/customguns/ Looks like he's been busy in the courts as well.

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