Briley inserts

[Brent Francis]

I was considering solveing the problem of my 12 ga trojan with a bulged barrel by using 20 ga briley inserts.
It seems like a cost effective way to use the gun and not worry about the barrel integrity. Has anybody had any experience with these. There seems to be 3 alternatives- short drop ins (may not be long enough to get past bulge), full length inserts you put in yourself and fitted inserts done by briley . Any suggestions?

[richard lambert]

At the sporting clays range I use to work for the new briley,s were a hit!

[Brent Francis]

Thanks Richard,
I will give Briley a call on Monday. Im not sure why the guy didn't suggest it when I had the gun there last week to ask about fixing the bulge. I guess I didn't ask the right questions

[Bill Murphy]

Fix the bulge before you get the Brileys fitted. The fitted tubes are the way to go unless you want to switch them back and forth between guns. I have several sets of Brileys and they are all fitted. Send the gun to Keith Kearcher.

[Brent Francis]

Bill, I talked to Keith Kearcher today and he said he would have to see the barrels and that he would be out of town for couple weeks. I may just drive over to Kerrville after the holidays so I can talk to him in person. I talked to Briley's about inserts and they said that a 20 gauge insert might be a problem since it could bulge out at the bulge in the original barrel but that a 28ga or 410 insert would be no problem. I think I will see what Keith says then go from there.

[Brent Francis]

sorry i misspoke it was kirk Merrington who i talked to since his is in Kerrville which is not too far from here.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Brent you should be able to find a set of barrels cheaper than tubes. Briley put 28ga full tubes in a 16ga hammer gun for me but was 1700$ They did a great job but was a little rich if you know what I mean.

[Brent Francis]

Gary, that does seem a little high. more than the trojan would be worth in good condition. I saw that Brileys have some drop in inserts they advertise that come with 2 chokes each that will take a 12 down to a 20 ga. for 475 which if it will work would be okay. From what I gather even if I find some barrels for the gun it costs 300 or so to get them fitted to my reciever

[Bob Jurewicz]

Bret,
It doesn't take much to fit a set of tubes yourself. I bought 2 sets (28&20)a while back and fit the 20's to a Damascus DH in about an hour. Its only chamber fitting. They work great. Look for a used set and try it.
Bob Jurewicz

[Chuck Heald]

If your haven't already done so, I'd have someone qualified look at it to assess the strength. Most bulges are not a problem from a strength perspective. Me, I just can't warm up to a tubed gun. Ive had two and got rid of both after giving them a fair try.

[David Holes]

I purchased a set of 26 inch , 28 ga. briley drop ins, 20 years ago. They have served me well. SHOOT IN 26 AND 28 INCH GUNS. SXS and uverunders both. These were called universal fit and have shot them in winchester, remington 3200 and a parker vh. Don't use them all the time but they are fun to have around. They didn't fit a damascus parker. Hope this helps. Dave

[Brent Francis]

Chuck, I have been shooting the gun for along time with the bulge but when I took it to brileys they said I shouldnt. I figure whats the point in taking the risk even if its a small chance that the barrel will give. The bulge is right where my left hand holds the barrel. I think I will give the tubes a try and if it doesnt feel right I will get rid of the gun.

[Marc Retallack]

Hi Brent

Possibly another option for you http://www.rhinochokes.com/stingers.htm
I've been considering them for one of my doubles as well. The idea of the added weight being centered (more so then full length tubes) is appealing.

Cheers
Marcus