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Gage Mates rifle insert
jaegermister
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Recently gage mates began offering fully rifled 10in long shotgun to cartridge adapters.
Anyone have any first hand experience.? The one of interest to me is 16ga/38 spl/357 mag insert.
Anyone have any first hand experience.? The one of interest to me is 16ga/38 spl/357 mag insert.
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I like the o-ring to help keep the adapter centered. I think you will get best results if you index the adapter when you put it in.
Make a mark on it, shoot several rounds always putting it in the same place say 12 o'clock . Then shoot several a 6 o'clock. Compare the group location, perhaps your adapter will be closer to point of aim at 2 o'clock. Then again might not make any difference.. Way more critical with the 22LR adapter as they are off center to change from center to rim fire.
If you plan to shoot any distance 2 aiming points helps. I put a mid bead in the rib of my 870 for slug work. There are tape sights, and I have seen ones that clamp on a vented rib.
added I'm sure there is lawyer speak that says to use the adapter only in modern firearms. There were other designs in which the cartridge was fully contained in the adapter, which compensated for the large firing pin/weak area, not sure it totally made up for a weak action.
The Rossi didn't have any sights. Because of this "up close and personal". Was the only way you could have consistant COM hits.
If the shotgun doesn't have adjustable sights. IMHO, it would only be effective for very short range, (inside a room). Home defense.
In which case the shotgun would be every bit as good.
added I almost bought a JP Sauer 16 x 16 x 5.6x52R.
I think your firearm would likely handle 38 Special forever. 357's might be too much for a thin area around the firing pin. You should consult a knowledgeable local gunsmith for a hands on inspection.
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