Rifle conversion tubes

[B. Dudley]

My goal would be accuracy at ranges of 50-75 yards. Not sure how to handle the regulation. I am just trying to start by finding some sources to be able to do what I want and then work out the details. Inserts may not be the way to go. Maybe a custom made barrel set with sabot tubes might be best. Anyone know of some good barrel makers? I can explore that option too.

Ideally I think I would like to have this just be an extra barrel set for one of my existing guns instead of starting with a whole new gun. So that way I could have the usual bird barrel and also the scoped sabot/rifle barrel. Maybe my 1 frame 12g. P grade would be a good candidate.


I agree that being able to comfortably hunt big game in the woods with a classic SxS would be awesome. But, to me, using foster slugs out of a smooth bore is just too much leaving it to chance.

[Bill Murphy]

I have been looking at the Hastings 20 gauge barrel blanks on my friend Ken Buch's website. kebcollc.com They are cheap, 30" long, fully rifled, and made by Verney Caron, a great company. Ken also sells rifled choke tubes in several thread patterns, six to eight inches long, also cheap and made by Verney Caron. Depending on the projectile diameter, the choke tubes may provide good accuracy. As far as regulating goes, I know how I would regulate the choke tubes.

[Joe D.]

I know that the point of this post is a very interesting gun, indeed. Back in the 80's I got very good accuracy from a Trojan using the short Brenneke 12 ga. slugs (maybe 2 5/8"?). In fact, I had a 60 yd. downhill shot on a doe where the gun accidentally doubled on me. When I skinned her, it looked like someone drove the barrels into her! Two perfect sxs touching holes..... Until you build the piece of your dreams try finding some Brennekes. You may be nicely surprised. Good shooting!