20 bore lifter

[Keavin Nelson]

If the bores prove an issue after proper cleaning and measuring for wall thickness, an option is to have it tubed by Briley in 28ga. I did this on a similar 16 and like the result very much. I wouldn't sleeve those barrels.

[ArtS]

Originally Posted by keavin nelson

If the bores prove an issue after proper cleaning and measuring for wall thickness, an option is to have it tubed by Briley in 28ga. I did this on a similar 16 and like the result very much. I wouldn't sleeve those barrels.

I bought a DH 16 on an O frame without the lightening cuts that had been totally redone at great expense (stock, new finish etc) that had 28 gauge non-Briley tubes installed even though the barrels were mirrors and wall thickness was good. Some people were and are very conservative as to safety and protection of the survivability of the gun. Everyone has to make their own decision. My choice would be to thoroughly clean the barrels and measure. If it appears there is sufficient metal I would have the barrels honed or bored.The cost is not great.I just had a 12 gauge set of P barrels bored and chokes adjusted for around $350. I have done several myself over the years and a little rebore will go a long way in cleaning up a barrel. You may opt for tubes anyway to protect the gun and your peace of mind. I have a G 12 and a D 10 with Parker Laminate barrels and they should be saved if at all possible, especially in a smallbore.