Cutting sxs barrel

[Ken Morrison]

I have a muzzle loading SXS shotgun which has a damaged muzzle.
Is cutting the barrel back a few inches a file and hack saw job that can be done at home by the average guy? I'm thinking of using a little grey epoxy to fill between the barrels and ribs rather then using solder.
Any thoughts on how I should proceed?
Thanks for your help.
Shoot safely you don't want to fly on an EMS helicopter.

 

[William Joy]

Shouldn't be a problem as long as you make a square straight cut.

 

[Ken Morrison]

Thanks for your fast reply. I should look for a blade made for steel pipe?

 

[F.G. Ford]

An electric chop saw, does a great job, with less stress on the solder joints.
Set it up square, pad, or protect your barrels, with tape.
Stack the barrels, sideways, one over the other.
The barrels won't slip that way.
And run coolant( garden hose), on the blade, and barrels.
Cut steady, and slow...don't rush the cut.
Easy as pie!
Old Ford

 

[William Joy]

A normal metal blade ( in good shape) will do. Finish with some 400 stone ( or sandpaper on a wood block) to deburr the muzzle

 

[Roy]

I use tape to keep me straight(just for a line) and a hacksaw :thumbsup:

 

[Birddog6]

Depending on the taper of the barrel, you may have to shim the barrel against the rest to make the barrels & the chop saw blade cut at 90 degrees.

:thumbsup:

 

[Ken Morrison]

Thanks for all the great ideas. I don't have a chop saw but I'll have to ask around to see if someone at work does. Good point about shiming the barrels Bird Dod.

Shoot safely.

 

[mazo kid]

A normal metal blade ( in good shape) will do. Finish with some 400 stone ( or sandpaper on a wood block) to deburr the muzzle

If you go the hand hack saw route, use a 32TPI blade for a smoother cut. I would also lightly clamp a straight piece of steel square across the barrels to facilitate a straight cut. Emery