SuperCub CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 602 0 1 Location SJ / NB Jul 7, 2007 #1 Could a 12ga, 3", SxS (or O/U) shotgun in good, solid condition have the chokes opened up to IC/M or IC/IC and safely fire steel shot though it? .
Could a 12ga, 3", SxS (or O/U) shotgun in good, solid condition have the chokes opened up to IC/M or IC/IC and safely fire steel shot though it? .
bill c68 CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 99.4% 161 1 1 Location Prince Edward Island Jul 7, 2007 #2 The local gunsmith here has been doing that very thing for years, no ill effects as of yet. I am sure Whitman in Brown's Flat could tell you for sure.
The local gunsmith here has been doing that very thing for years, no ill effects as of yet. I am sure Whitman in Brown's Flat could tell you for sure.
SuperCub CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 602 0 1 Location SJ / NB Jul 7, 2007 #3 bill c68 said: The local gunsmith here has been doing that very thing for years, no ill effects as of yet. Click to expand... What is the charge for opening the bbls? .
bill c68 said: The local gunsmith here has been doing that very thing for years, no ill effects as of yet. Click to expand... What is the charge for opening the bbls? .
Grouse Man CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 60 0 0 Location Winnipeg Jul 7, 2007 #4 I had a single barrel gun done once; only $45. Not sure if it changes with a stack. A 3" gun should have thick enough barrels for steel. Some of the finer, lighter game guns might be dicey.
I had a single barrel gun done once; only $45. Not sure if it changes with a stack. A 3" gun should have thick enough barrels for steel. Some of the finer, lighter game guns might be dicey.
guntech CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 312 0 0 Jul 7, 2007 #5 SuperCub said: Could a 12ga, 3", SxS (or O/U) shotgun in good, solid condition have the chokes opened up to IC/M or IC/IC and safely fire steel shot though it? . Click to expand... I would say yes. I would recommend Skeet I and Skeet II chokes. They work very well with steel shot.
SuperCub said: Could a 12ga, 3", SxS (or O/U) shotgun in good, solid condition have the chokes opened up to IC/M or IC/IC and safely fire steel shot though it? . Click to expand... I would say yes. I would recommend Skeet I and Skeet II chokes. They work very well with steel shot.
mooncoon CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 100% 22 0 0 Location Vancouver Island Jul 7, 2007 #6 You would also be wise to have long forcing cones ahead of your chambers. Puts less pressure on the barrels as the shot is leaving the shell. cheers mooncoon
You would also be wise to have long forcing cones ahead of your chambers. Puts less pressure on the barrels as the shot is leaving the shell. cheers mooncoon
bill c68 CGN Ultra frequent flyer Rating - 99.4% 161 1 1 Location Prince Edward Island Jul 7, 2007 #7 SuperCub said: What is the charge for opening the bbls? . Click to expand... Usually an hours labour charge, It used to be $30 here but I think that has gone up some.
SuperCub said: What is the charge for opening the bbls? . Click to expand... Usually an hours labour charge, It used to be $30 here but I think that has gone up some.
