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Offline rebel dunn

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relining barrels
« on: September 12, 2006, 03:48:56 PM »
If this has been discussed before I apologize.Reckin' it would be possible (or feasible)to line a 410 shotgun barrel to another caliber like 32-40,as longm as it is on a rifle frame?
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2006, 07:00:51 PM »
A .410 to .40 would be kind of thin I would say.  I would think a 12 gauge to a 32-20 would work fine, and even work in a shotgun frame it is such a low pressure round.  Larry
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2006, 07:16:04 PM »
MCA offers liners for shotguns..

http://www.mcace.com/shotguninserts.htm
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2006, 01:31:18 AM »
This seems to be one of the most affordable ways to have a few pistol calibers in a Handi, like a 45ACP or 9mm. I'm just curious about how accurate they would be out of a Pardner or Topper barrel.
I bet they aren't very loud either.
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2006, 05:57:47 AM »
Trotterlg,the 32-40 is a 32 caliber .320 bullet .It was chambered in ballards and stevens rifles .I think it was a shutzen(sp) cartridge.
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2006, 06:03:46 AM »
Thanks Quickdtoo,very interesting site.
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2006, 03:01:56 PM »
I should probably tell everyone that I am an Engineering student and probably think about making stuff to much for my own good.

Looking at that site, I notice they dont have any 25 calibers which is a kicker because I love 25 cals, I was also thinking how do you get the spent shell out of the chamber?

I like the idea and wonder if a guy could make his own if he has a lathe and some time on his hands using good name brand barrels.  Another thing I was thinking about is what if you took a shot gun barrel lets say 20 gauge barrel chopped it off at 12" or so to get you enough so you can still use the forearm screw fitted a rifle barrel into 12" of barrel, then ran a weld around the end of the shot barrel to hold your rifled barrel in.  Spin that in a lathe and clean up the weld to make it nice and round.  Then chamber it in something you want.  Have sort of a Mauser style step down barrel.  Drill and tap that for a scope and be done with it.......should be cheaper then having a rebore job if you use an Adams and Bennett barrel or a donor from a custom project.

Any thoughts?

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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2006, 03:36:31 PM »
Dk17hmr,I wonder if solidering or epoxying wouldn't work.An octagon barrel would be handsome.
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2006, 04:11:23 PM »
Have a Half Round Half Octagon barrel like the old Remington Rolling Blocks....I LIKE IT!!!  Like I said before I like 25 cals so I am going to be bias and say that would be a nice 25-20 rifle.  If you wanted to get really fansy you could get one of those old brass scopes.

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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2006, 04:24:30 PM »
Or the new Leatherwood .It looks like we're on the same wavelength ;D.Have you ever seen a wurfflien rifle ? halp's Photo Galleries at pbase.com. Go to this site several good looking old rifles
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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2006, 05:32:41 PM »
I believe 18" is the miximum length for a shotgun barrel, and 16" being the max for a rifle barrel. Don't take that to the bank, but I believe thats thats the max legal limits. I still am not sure about the fit to barrel, shell ejection, and overall function, if one does not send their barrel into them. I haven't checked into it, but they might consider this????? ??? ??? It's worth contacting them for sure...

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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2006, 05:58:03 PM »
I think as long as it was welded or made 1 barrel some how it would be fine.  Look at AR-15 barrels you can buy them at 11.5" and add a 5.5" flash hider as long as its weld on its legal....who knows I dont feel like doing research tonight.

More I am thinkin about this idea the more I want to do it.  Anyone want to sponsor me?

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Re: relining barrels
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2006, 11:41:29 AM »
How about milling a rectangular stub and hinge together and threading it that way you don't have to weld?
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