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[Hammerdhed]

Hey all. I got one too many .50's.
One Italian knock-off hawken started grouping very poorly. I've sent it to my old high school shop teacher to machine it smooth for me. The man's a very competent gunsmith and I feel good about it.
I was wondering if any of y'all have done this. It seems the best way for me to salvage an otherwise junk barrel.
Any thoughts or advice?

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Had it done years ago. It was a .50 caliber, 1" across the flats. Took it out to .62 caliber. Made a nice 20 gauge
after I thinned the stock down a little. It was a T/C Renegade that was given to me after its owner hadn't cleaned it for about a year. The bore was nearly closed up with corrosion.

A friend had a Zouave hogged out about the same time and to the same bore. He cut the stock down to a half stock and
wound up with a good shotgun. I believe he has taken a few turkeys with it and that big musket lock makes for serious reliability.

Providing there is enough meat in the barrel walls, this is a good way to salvage an otherwise useless old gun.

 

[musketman]

It seems the best way for me to salvage an otherwise junk barrel.
Any thoughts or advice?

Go for it...

Junk barrels are best for trying out things like this...

 

[Hammerdhed]

Thanks for the encouragement...