I agree with Edgar. A good metal technician can manufacture a copper mandrel for the barrel, reposition the metal around the mandrel and weld it. Yes, you will always be able to spot the repair, but the original barrel length would be retained. As you were using it for 5 stand, I presume that the barrel had an open or improved choke, so probably you would not be losing anything. I had a twist barrel split about 6 inches from the end, manufactured a copper mandrel, hammered the metal back into place and had it welded by an expert. The barrelset is back in service. Carl
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