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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ need a barrel inspected |
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Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:24 am
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So, I have a low grade Sauer SxS with some pitting in the barrels. I've shot it for a few years with off the shelf ammo, and I've all of my fingers.
It's a nice little beater right at 6#, too.
But, it has some pitting, and depending upon the light it can look worse some days.
I'm pretty much set up for reloading low pressure loads6500 psig max... about 66% of SAMMI max.
But, I'd like a good gun smith to give me an honest evaluation of the barrels before I retire it for good.
Please any suggestions on some one who can inspect and take thickness measurements?
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Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:41 am
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Location: Minnesota
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Where are you located...might help with suggestions from members |
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Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:48 am
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Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:24 am
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Joined: 08 Jun 2009
Posts: 107
Location: Idaho
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I’d consider Jim Kelly, Darlington Gun Works, Darlington SC. |
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Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:58 am
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Joined: 12 Sep 2010
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Location: Maine
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I'd say the most objective result you could possibly hope for from any responsible gunsmith would be measuring he barrels for minimum wall thickness. No one is going to say "this gun is safe for you to shoot" because of liability concerns. Going through his mind would be things like "He says he shoots only 6500psi shells through this, but does he really? And will whomever he loans it to also shoot light shells?" and "Will this guy have an obstruction, blow up a barrel and then blame me for saying it was safe?" and "Just how many shells is he really running through this?"
Face to face if you ask "is it safe to shoot?" you might get a queasy or other unpleasant facial expression but surely no words saying "yes".
What it boils down to is: if you feel it's possibly unsafe to shoot or there's a question in your mind about its safety, then it's unsafe to shoot.
Besides, if you feel it might be unsafe to shoot you'll likely not shoot it well, if only because in your mind you won't be confident in it. |
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Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:22 pm
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007
Posts: 451
Location: WI
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Depending on the barrel wall thickness, you can have the barrels back bored. It will clean up the pitting and you'll have a usable gun. |
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Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:03 am
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Joined: 08 Oct 2006
Posts: 1395
Location: Tappahannock, Virginia
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Ive got a Sauer on the way to Pfrommer Gunworks, rocky mount va to be evaluated by Gunther. I’ve seen some of his work, including a complete restoration of a Fox A grade 16. Amazing work. |
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Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:52 pm
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Joined: 17 Oct 2019
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Location: New Jersey
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If it were my gun I only trust Dean Harris at Skeets Gun Shop in Ok. He’s a barrel magician and very pleasant to deal with. He can measure it, and hone/polish the bores (if possible, if there’s enough meat). He’s worked on several barrels for me including a Sauer 16 (dent removal). I don’t like to leave pits in a barrel, I prefer to have them polished out. I feel they can cause unnecessary stresses. |
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Fri Dec 31, 2021 6:25 pm
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Joined: 19 Nov 2021
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Location: NC
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I 2nd Jim Kelly, Darlington Gun Works, Darlington SC. |
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Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:33 am
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Joined: 21 May 2015
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To everyone, thanks for the responses... I don't have much money in the gun but I'd like to keep it on the bench for a bad weather beater.
Happy New Year and thanks,
3d |
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