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repair bulged shot gun brl.

lig66lig66 Member Posts: 130 ✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
I have a Herters O/U 12 ga. with a light bulge in the bottom barrel. Can it be tapped out with a brass hammer? Perhaps not worth the trouble? Thanks....
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  • charliemeyer007charliemeyer007 Member Posts: 6,572 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A dent into the bore can usually be fixed, a bulge out from the bore is a whole different story.
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  • brier-49brier-49 Member Posts: 7,104 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You'll need a mandrell that just fits the bore,without oil. A short piece is best,easier to get in.Position under bulge and tap lightly, very lightly with a brass hammer until it is gone. You will not want to shoot anything but the lightest loads after.Use the smallest hammer you can find.
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