Bore tool Gauge..I.D. and choke tool

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Kenny,

Your post is okay since you are sharing information rather than trying to profit from it. You may also post a link to the add.

I inquired about a 8 to 10 gauge bore gauge. Hope, of course not.... I finally bought one of Jon Hosford's bore gauges which measures from 8 to 28 gauge. With it I measured and logged into Excel the choke dimensions of 170 Parker barrels so far.

I have Skeet's bore gauges but the Hosford compared to them is like a Parker to a LC Smith.

Mark

[Pa SxS]

The seller who goes by the name of "Unloader" has been selling these bore gauges for a long time and makes a quality product at a reasonable price. He also makes cases for his gauges and makes wooden shell dismantlers. I have one of his shell dismantlers.

[Eldon Goddard]

Mark have you measured 8 gauge bores with the hosford gauge? I have seriously considered purchasing it but wanted to insure it can accurately measure 8 gauge bores. If you had one you could get a .835 ring gauge and check the accuracy of the reading, but I would like to test it before I buy.

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Eldon,

Yes, I have measured 8 gauge bores with the Hosford bore gauge. It does not come with a standard (calibration) ring for 8 gauge but calibrating it for 10 gauge puts it pretty darn close to perfect for 8 gauge.

Also, for most tasks an accurate differential is all that is required, i.e. the amount of choke constriction.

Mark