Author Topic: boredom cost me 8" (Read 1640 times)

cgoff · « **on:** July 31, 2008, 11:32:28 AM »

I honestly did not think it would work but a pipe cutter can actually cut through a shotgun barrel. I sanded the sharp edge off the inside edge of the barrel, should that be enough or do I need to re crown it some how? I'm also JB welding a scope rail on, not sure how that's going to work out.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2008, 11:44:51 AM »

A nice crown is always good for accuracy, it doesn't take much of an imperfection to destroy accuracy, there are several methods that can be done at home with simple tools, see the FAQs.

Tim

Busta · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2008, 12:49:07 PM »

Whew, I thought you slipped whilst you were wittlin' er something.

Well at least we dont have to call ya Bobbit.

Seriously now, I think one of them die grinder balls might work going slow in a drill. Maybe I should go read the FAQ?

Gemsbok · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2008, 04:21:43 AM »

Ya might stick to safer toys from now on. LOL

tmccray45 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2008, 06:40:57 AM »

Busta, that's what came to my poor demented mind. I would expect that none of us can afford to loose 8". I could be wrong.

cgoff · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2008, 07:47:48 AM »

I should have seen this coming

cgoff · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2008, 05:23:03 PM »

Here is the finished project. The only thing left to do besides shoot it is pick a scope. I was thinking of a fixed power in the 2 to 4 power range.

Chilachuck · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2008, 05:49:15 PM »

For sure, sometimes I guy has to just stop and contemplate what's really meant.

Busta · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2008, 06:20:31 AM »

Looks good. Is that a bed-liner stock and forend? Let us know how it shoots and if the J-B Weld holds up.

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2008, 02:56:28 AM »

if you plan shooting slugs hold on....

SDS-GEN · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2008, 05:44:48 AM »

A "gunsmith" "welded" a sight blade on a shotgun for me. He actually glued it on with JB weld. I think it lasted 2 shots before it blew off. I found it after some serious looking and took it to a real gunsmith to have it soldered on with silver bearing solder. I hope your JB weld project goes better than mine did.

cgoff · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2008, 09:45:56 AM »

I JB Welded rifle sight on my SB1 F10 and have shot probably 20 3.5" shells throught it and they haven't budged.
The stock is painted w/ a krylon textured paint.

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2008, 09:50:21 AM »

The loctite blackmax works well on rifle sights i know....I can't vouch for scope bases with that kind of recoil...Since the scope/base weigh more it seems like it would take more to hold it in place....

cgoff · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2008, 02:29:15 PM »

I finally got to the range to try it out and was pleasantly surprised. I shot some federal tactical slugs that grouped about 6" at 60 yds which was not impressive. I then shot some brenneke magnum classics 2 3/4" . I shot four three round groups that averaged about 2", not bad for an amateur job. The scope mount that I JB welded is still holding strong after all 20 rds. I fired which was another nice surprise. The biggest downfall is that it kicks like a mule, I don't think it even weighs 5 lbs and with that short barrel it's brutal.

Markus · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2008, 02:11:40 PM »

Please keep us updated about the jb weld scope base mount.

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2008, 02:14:59 PM »

Quote from: tmccray45 on August 01, 2008, 06:40:57 AM

Busta, that's what came to my poor demented mind. I would expect that none of us can afford to loose 8". I could be wrong.

It'd be nice to just have 8"...... sorry, I couldn't resist it.....

cwlongshot · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2008, 01:12:54 PM »

NICE gun!!!

I LOVE short shotguns!!!

Hope it holds for you, But I don't put much faith in glued on bases... and scope's on such a short handgun seem defeating of the purpose. I like peeps!! Mine are drilled and tapped.

CW

Mike Britton · « **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2008, 01:56:16 PM »

Quote from: cgoff on August 26, 2008, 02:29:15 PM

I finally got to the range to try it out and was pleasantly surprised. I shot some federal tactical slugs that grouped about 6" at 60 yds which was not impressive. I then shot some brenneke magnum classics 2 3/4" . I shot four three round groups that averaged about 2", not bad for an amateur job. The scope mount that I JB welded is still holding strong after all 20 rds. I fired which was another nice surprise. The biggest downfall is that it kicks like a mule, I don't think it even weighs 5 lbs and with that short barrel it's brutal.

Recoil is a function of your brain. You feel it now because that's all you are thinking about. When you have antlers in your sights you won't feel a thing.

Mike Britton · « **Reply #18 on:** September 05, 2008, 01:58:27 PM »

Quote from: cwlongshot on September 05, 2008, 01:12:54 PM

NICE gun!!!

I LOVE short shotguns!!!

Hope it holds for you, But I don't put much faith in glued on bases... and scope's on such a short handgun seem defeating of the purpose. I like peeps!! Mine are drilled and tapped.

CW

CW!! Dang you!! You may have just cost me another gun in my safe! I may have to make one of these!

cgoff · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2008, 04:24:37 PM »

I'm not so good w/ iron sights so I use a low power scope w/ long eye relief that allows me to keep both eyes open and pick up the target fast.

ccoorreeyy · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2008, 04:47:42 AM »

Quote from: cwlongshot on September 05, 2008, 01:12:54 PM

I LOVE short shotguns!!!

CW

Me too! The top one is a 12ga USH chopped down and the bottom one is a Fox Model B chopped down.

cgoff · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2008, 03:55:40 PM »

SWEEEET, love the shorty

d_hiker · « **Reply #22 on:** September 10, 2008, 06:33:35 AM »

Quote from: cgoff on August 26, 2008, 02:29:15 PM

The biggest downfall is that it kicks like a mule, I don't think it even weighs 5 lbs and with that short barrel it's brutal.

Looking at the photo, it doesn't appear that you have a recoil pad on the stock. Yup, I can understand brutal. Although with that gun a recoil pad is only going to help so much.

How did you prep the barrel before using the JB Weld? Did you "scuff" it up?

cgoff · « **Reply #23 on:** September 10, 2008, 01:53:53 PM »

You are correct no recoil pad. I took both the scope rail and the barrel down to bare metal with my dremel and a grinder stone. I left it rough hoping the JB Weld would hold better and so far so good