JeepsAndGuns
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Ok, so random idea I have had floating around in my head for a while.
We know the 500's and mav 88's use mag tubes with either 5+1 or 7+1. If you wanted to change to the 7+1 mag tube, you also have to change the barrel to one with the barrel lug in the right position to match it.
Not too big of a deal, assuming you can find the barrel you want with the right position of the mounting lug.
SO, what about a barrel that they do not make a version of to fit the longer mag tube?
For example, I have a 24 in slug barrel with scope mount on a 500 I just bought, and would love to have the 7 shot mag tube on this gun. (do not ask why, I just do).
This barrel is only available for the 5+1 mag tube and not the 7+1.
How hard would it be for a competent gunsmith to un solder the barrel lug, and then move/re solder it to the correct position for the longer mag tube?
I know barrel refinishing/rebluing would be required, but other than that, it is possible? Do you think there would be any shotgun gunsmiths out there that would even attempt this?
We know the 500's and mav 88's use mag tubes with either 5+1 or 7+1. If you wanted to change to the 7+1 mag tube, you also have to change the barrel to one with the barrel lug in the right position to match it.
Not too big of a deal, assuming you can find the barrel you want with the right position of the mounting lug.
SO, what about a barrel that they do not make a version of to fit the longer mag tube?
For example, I have a 24 in slug barrel with scope mount on a 500 I just bought, and would love to have the 7 shot mag tube on this gun. (do not ask why, I just do).
This barrel is only available for the 5+1 mag tube and not the 7+1.
How hard would it be for a competent gunsmith to un solder the barrel lug, and then move/re solder it to the correct position for the longer mag tube?
I know barrel refinishing/rebluing would be required, but other than that, it is possible? Do you think there would be any shotgun gunsmiths out there that would even attempt this?