Is there a suppport group??

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Jack Cronkite, the Hosford gauge will not measure 30" barrels from the muzzle. ... Everyone should watch the video at least once.

Thanks Bill: I better watch it twice I thought he spoke of doing the 30" in one pass so appreciate your pointing out that error. I will edit my post to avoid confusion

Francis: I agree with you about a less than quality tool ultimately costing you. I'm understanding that both these tools will give you an accurate measurement, so quality ends up depending on how you want to use it.

I don't see the stars and stripes with the Manson at Brownell's. Here is what Brownell states on their site regarding all their products:

Made In The U.S.A.

Products marked with the Stars and Stripes are proudly made in the U.S.A.

Many customers have asked us to show which products are made in America, and we’ve begun working with our vendors to identify them. This information, however, is not available for all items nor does it imply that foreign merchandise is of lesser quality. We will continue to gather this information to assist our customers in making informed buying decisions, and will keep our website current with the latest information.

I don't have a wall thickness gauge, so can't answer your question about measuring chokes. Leave that to those who have them.


I'm still a student of all this and have learned more about guns since joining the Parker forums than all the years I shot them (hunting only).

Eric: I have only looked at Julia's, as they sell way outside my range. A little surprised to hear their response though. Was wall thickness mentioned at all in the lot info??

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Jack and Bill,When I watched the video I thought he mentioned being able to do 32" barrels.I better watch it again....

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Dave, if I remember corectly gauge is downstairs it is 16" long so yes you could do 32" barrels, as you can measure from both the front of the barrel and the chamber area. Also Jon gives you his cell number in case you have any questions and it is made here in Michigan....

Yes Jack I called them to question the wall thinkness that was posted on all three of the 16 ga guns. Bill got back to me the next day and said the catalog was wrong and proceeded to give the wall thickness for all three guns, I hope the buyers of those other two Parker 16 ga's have the wall thickness checked they maybe holding a bomb

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Thanks Eric...