Cooey Model 84 Barrels Interchangeable?

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Does anybody know if it's possible to use a 20 or 16 gauge barrel on a 12 gauge receiver and if so how much work does it require? I assume each barrel is matched to the receiver but is it possible for a gunsmith make it work without too much effort or are the receivers completely different for each gauge? I've seen a few barrels only on auctions and curious if I could convert my 12 to a 20 or 16 so it's a little lighter recoil for a smaller person. Thanks
 
The receivers are essentially the same, but barrels were individually fitted to each frame. A detached barrel may or may not be readily adaptable to another frame.
Keep in mind that early and later forend attachments are different as well.
 
As above. You won't know until you try. You mention recoil. There are other ways to reduce recoil . What type of shooting do you mainly use it for? 99% of the time you are likely using loads that are a way heavier than required.
 
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gunsaholic said:
As above. You won't know until you try. You mention recoil. There are other ways to reduce recoil . What type of shooting do you mainly use it for? 99% of the time you are likely using loads that are a way heavier than required.
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Thanks guys. I carry it on the bike and use 7 1/2 for partridge. I noticed a 20 gauge barrel at a recent auction and thought it would be neat to change it (if it didn't require too much work) so it would be a little nicer for my daughter to use. I guess it'll depend how much the barrel will fetch, if its worth taking a chance or not.
 
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WarPipe said:
Thanks guys. I carry it on the bike and use 7 1/2 for partridge. I noticed a 20 gauge barrel at a recent auction and thought it would be neat to change it (if it didn't require too much work) so it would be a little nicer for my daughter to use. I guess it'll depend how much the barrel will fetch, if its worth taking a chance or not.
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This is what I mean. The 7 1/2 size shot doesn't really mean than much in of itself. You often hear I'm only shooting low brass target loads. In simple terms, it is the payload and velocity that matter. Are your 7 1/2 shells loaded to 1 1/8 oz with a velocity of over 1300 fps? You said you are using it for partridge. Why not try some 2 1/2" low pressure, lower velocity loads? They will kill partridge plenty easily enough. Or, as mentioned, you could get chamber reducers.
 
As gunsaholic already mentioned: Rather than swapping barrels, why not simply go to a reduced recoil shotshell load? The Winchester Featherlight(AA12FL8), might be a good choice. 26 gram(approx. 15/16 oz.) # 8 shot payload. Light recoil. Good results on small game, like rabbit, grouse, etc. If the gun is intended for your daughter to shoot, you may also consider shortening the stock to fit her. A well-fitting shotgun alone, goes a long way in reducing felt recoil.
If you reload shotshells, the Featherlight load is also easy to duplicate. I substitute #7 1/2 in place of #8. No discernible performance difference.
 
It’s possible, I have an 84 with two barrels, a full length 30” and a 19”. One is original to the gun the other was fitted by a smith and shortened, or so i was told by my friend who sold it to me.
 
Along the same lines...another question for you Cooey experts. Does any gauge buttstock fit into all Cooey receivers? I have an old 12 gauge Model 84 whose stock was really bubba'd and want to get a replacement.
 
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