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Cutting a vent-rib barrel to about 18"
kissgoodnight
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How well does it work? I have a long barreled shotgun and want one with a barrel of about 18 to 20 inches.
Does it look good, or goofy?
Is there any problems reducing the length?
Does it look good, or goofy?
Is there any problems reducing the length?
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It depends on what you want it to look like.
It depends where it is cut. Try to cut it where the rib bridge is connected to the barrel. If you cut it right in between the bridges, then cut the bridge flush then drill and tap for a bead.
It depends on what you want it to look like.
+1
I had to cut a Ted Williams 20 gauge pump for a small kid to use. It had a smaller "middle" bead at 18 1/2" out on the vent rib. I cut it right after the bead sight. Looked like a factory barrel when done.
How well does it work? I have a long barreled shotgun and want one with a barrel of about 18 to 20 inches.
Does it look good, or goofy?
Is there any problems reducing the length?
Works as well as any other shotgun.
Appearance is subjective, but I've seen guns like this, and I don't think they look any "goofier" than any other 18" bbl'd shotgun. See here:
http://www.laroccagunworks.com/shotgun.shtml
Potential problems in reducing the length?
a. Keep it over 18" or go to jail for a long time. (Measure twice. . .or three times. . .or four times. . .then cut once!).
b. Don't forget to touch up the bare metal if you're doing the cut yourself.
Good luck!
The gun looks good and shoots great.