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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: timberghost72 on January 17, 2013, 06:03:46 PM

Title: Cutting down a shotgun?
Post by: timberghost72 on January 17, 2013, 06:03:46 PM: I have been thinking of doing this for a while instead of selling my shotgun and buying a home defense model.

What I have is a Winchester 1300 Speedpump in new condition. I want to cut it down to legal length. I have a stock and a mag extension to add round count to 7 total.

Question 1 is what is the best way to cut the barrel, bandsaw or pipecutter?

Question 2 is with my new mag extension and I will only be able to hold 7 I think. Can I cut the original plug to add 1 or 2 more rounds and will this affect chambering since the spring tension will be slightly less?

Question 3 is what are my chokes worth? I have 4 in new or new condition and they are Winchokes.

Thanks
Title: Re: Cutting down a shotgun?
Post by: callonetta on January 17, 2013, 06:16:28 PM: Use the bandsaw, don't forget to use extra fine sandpaper to smooth said barrel, I would not cut the plug if the spring tension is affected, you may end up with a single shot.
I have no idea what chokes go for.
Title: Re: Cutting down a shotgun?
Post by: CP on January 17, 2013, 06:17:34 PM: Just take the plug out. The spring will be fine.

Check ebay for what the chokes are going for.