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Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« on: March 23, 2013, 05:19:49 PM »
I was checking out rifle inserts for single shot shotguns to cheaply double up on calibers that I only have one gun for, and was just wondering if anyone has used them with any good effects. Also, which brands are better than others, or should I just stay away from inserts all together?
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Re: Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2013, 05:37:22 PM »
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Re: Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 05:47:01 PM »
And once again, thanks Tim. I have the feeling I will be saying that a lot in the future, I am already addicted to this forum and H&R's, and I haven't even shot one yet.
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Re: Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2013, 06:16:35 PM »
Actually, I have 4.  One which is .45 ACP/12 ga, one which is .32-20/20 ga, one is .22 LR/12 ga, and one which is .22 LR/20 ga.  The .32-20 is a cheap aluminum one which is so poorly made I'd never put a shell in it for fear I couldn't get expanded case out again.  The .22/20 was bent so I only tried it once.  The .22/12 was made by Shell Shrinker (now out of business) and works well. The .45/12 has an 18" barrel.  Once I got a Partner 12 ga barrel for my Handi Rifle (with sights), I got three shots touching at 25 yards and a 3" group at 100 yds.  I got that from MCA Sports in Alaska.  Only modification I had done was to bevel the rear of the insert so I could remove the spent shell with my finger nail.  Fact is I got the Partner barrel just so I could use the .45 ACP insert and am happy I did. Next time at the range I'll try the .22/12 in the barrel with sights to see how it groups.  I think the inserts are a great idea and look forward to trying some others.
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Re: Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2013, 07:00:44 PM »
Tim, 
  crap my bad, another new Guy F-up, I havent even made it past the H&R Centerfire rifles forum yet to see the shotgun one.
I've said it a thousand times in my life so one more wont hurt, " please forgive me I am just a dumb ass Infantry  :o grunt,  I'll figure it out after a few
head to wall contacts.  :)
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Re: Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2013, 08:08:12 PM »
You're doin just fine!!  ;)

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Re: Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2013, 12:29:46 PM »
Ive been thinking about the MCA 9mm insert....now that I have a reddot on my 20ga...itll happen soon.

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Re: Anyone used rifle inserts in their H&R shotguns?
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2013, 04:48:40 PM »
IIRC the 'insert barrels' are way better than any of the shotshell length 'inserts'. Of course they cost more.......but any decent machinist can take a surplus (or new) rifle barrel and make a couple and chamber ream to a suitable lower pressure round.
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