Shotgun barrel work

[Guest Big_D]

I am looking for some one to back bore a shotgun barrel. Does anyone know someone around in the Oak Ridge or Knoxville area that does this

[John Wall]

Any particular reason for this? Depending on the firearm, this can go from useless to hazardous.

An overbored gun is more likely to have performance issues in cold climates with promotional ammo.

An overbored gun is usually less accurate with slugs.

If done for recoil reduction, don't believe it.

With modern shotshells, you will not get a noticeable improvement in patterns. Lengthening the forcing cones will not do this either, and can also compromise cold weather performance.

Some firearms with thinner barrels may become unsafe to shoot when the barrel is made thinner.

Many gunmakers will not repair a firearm that has been altered, and this may decrease resale value.

Speaking as one who has shot clay targets for many years and does work on tournament arms, I do not recommend this operation.

[Guest Big_D]

I am looking to do this to make it a shooting match gun (as in shooting paper targets) using a wagner 2-2-10 load. I know it is done all the time to make stock guns shoot better for this particular use.

[Guest jwp]

We back bore here at Coal Creek Armory.

[John Wall]

What kind of gun do you have? All of the above still apply. If you want a card gun, try this guy, after you call and talk to him. He is a barrel wizard.

http://home.att.net/~ncta/wilkin.htm

I am familiar with the Wagner load.

[Guest Big_D]

I have a built gun now but i will give him a call thanks for the info

I have an old single shot i want worked on but i also have a winchester 1200 with a 36 inch stainless barrel on it

Edited December 5, 2008 by Big_D
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