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Browning BSS Barrel Shortened
famous wolf
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I am considering having my 26" BSS cut down 3" to 23" and have choke tubes installed. I want to specifically use this gun for turkey hunting and since 26" is way longer than I need and 23" seems to be plenty of length plus allow for a very short gun it seems to make sense. I also want to put a "ramp" type sight on the end and a larger bead (similar to what I have on an old Wingmaster barrel that doesn't have a vent rib). Also plan to install sling swivels to the gun. I know some will say that it is a crime to cut these barrels, but I think the gun will look better a little shorter and will handle better in the turkey woods. I like short guns. I don't see how it will affect "regulation" if the barrels are cut straight. I guess a potential issue would be barrel separation. I would have the work professionally done, by Briley if possible. Welcome any comments or thoughts on this idea.
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I don't see exactly what they will charge for shortening conventional double barrels but it is $350 on a OU with no side ribs like Krieghoff. Sling swivel $75 and $55 for a bead alone.
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The barrels aren't going to come apart when shortened and there are dozens of choke tube configurations available.Might consider a fiber optic front sight. Very bright and various colors. Good luck with your project.
There are many good shotgun gunsmiths out there that can do the work you want without the cost/overhead of having Briley doing the work.
That is true.
You said Briley so I looked up Briley.
Carlson will thread a SxS for choke tubes for $175-$190 and saw the barrels off for $65. A set of colored beads is $65 there.