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Use a pipe cutter or hax saw?
Best way to cut down a barrel on a shotgun?
- Thread starter TheManInBlack
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I want to do something similar to what he did here
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=360405
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=360405
why would i want to ask the cfc about shortening a barrel. if its semi auto, go as short as 18.5, if its a manual action, 18''. measure twice to ake sure you dont go short and end up ith a prohibited device, and keep the whole firearm over 26.5''.
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funny how the factory 12.5 barrels are non restricted. I just shake my head. guess I'll just order a backpacker
Hacksaw. The pipe cutter will crush the metal in a little ring around the end that you'll have to work at to file past it.
Hacksaw and then file to square and clean up the end. If you can find a way to make up a nice definite right angle T shape where the leg fits down in the bore so you can hold it against the bore and sight for square that would be great. File until it's as square as you can make it. Remember that a lot of barrels are tapered so you can't trust the outer surface to be parallel to the bore walls. That's why I'm suggesting a little metal T square that fits INSIDE the bore to check it.
Once filed nicely square break the endges on the outer rim and just lightly polish the bore rim to remove any wire edge and so you can't actually shave with it. Don't get too aggresive with the edge removal on the bore side. Just enough that you can't cut your skin with it when you rub it.
The SxS I shortened for cowboy action worked out well. The barrels still shoot decently to POA given they are now cylinder bore.
Hacksaw and then file to square and clean up the end. If you can find a way to make up a nice definite right angle T shape where the leg fits down in the bore so you can hold it against the bore and sight for square that would be great. File until it's as square as you can make it. Remember that a lot of barrels are tapered so you can't trust the outer surface to be parallel to the bore walls. That's why I'm suggesting a little metal T square that fits INSIDE the bore to check it.
Once filed nicely square break the endges on the outer rim and just lightly polish the bore rim to remove any wire edge and so you can't actually shave with it. Don't get too aggresive with the edge removal on the bore side. Just enough that you can't cut your skin with it when you rub it.
The SxS I shortened for cowboy action worked out well. The barrels still shoot decently to POA given they are now cylinder bore.
Ya no need to contact CFC, as long as you measure twice and cut once.
Keep it legal and all is well. Definately use the hack saw, then file to square the edges, also as said make sure you SLIGHTLY taper the barrel at the end.
As far as doing this with a SXS I have heard to many stories about guys ruining the POA/POI because the way a the two barrels are spaced at the end to regulate POI is not the same as in the middle. Some guys have luck with it, others find themselves with a useless gun after. Single barrel = pull the trigger on the shortening idea, double i would personally take to a gun smith IMHO.
Well it is if you're going shorter than 18.5" or 18" depending on the action. If you're lopping off a couple inches to make it handier, or cutting it down to 19" (provided the overall length is still legal), it's perfectly fine.
