Gun my SxS Sabot gun project back.

B. Dudley · 09-24-2013, 05:33 PM

This gun build has been a while in the making. About 2 years since came up with the idea and found the builder.
I wanted to convert a SxS shotgun into a 20g. rifled Sabot gun. I really wanted to build it on a Parker action, but the barrel builder advised against it since it is single bolted and of 100 year old steel. I took his advise and went with a more modern spanish 12g. Magnum as a donor gun. It is triple bolted and had a greener cross bolt and also side clips.

I just got the gun back and it is in condition to hunt with. I still have to restock it with something nice and most likely get the action colored. But that will have to wait until after the season and for when I can find time for some of my own guns.

It has a Leupold 1-4 shotgun scope on it with talley rings and quick release bases. 1/4 turn releases the scope from the rib for using the iron sights.

Barels are 24" long and fully rifled. Robert Hynden in Iowa built the barrels and I think he did a great and clean job.

Below are some of the in process photos and as it is now.

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Dean Romig · 09-24-2013, 05:56 PM

When I first saw Galazan's 20 ga. Pro-Hunter I wanted one.... and now here's a better one. Let us know how it is for accuracy. Can you regulate it?

wayne goerres · 09-24-2013, 07:34 PM

conneticut shotgun had a booth at the southern. I handled one of there 20ga slug guns. At 5 to 7000.00 they are a lot over priced. Easnt a bad gun just not worth the money.

Dean Romig · 09-24-2013, 07:46 PM

When they first came to marker they were about $4200.

Sorry Brian. Please tell us if the gun was targeted by the barrel maker.

How are the scope mounts attached to the rib?

B. Dudley · 09-24-2013, 08:06 PM

Yes, the barrels were regulated and targeted by the maker. They're fixed for regulation, vs the CSMC gun is adjustable for regulation with different loads. They are regulated for the loads he makes which uses Lyman slugs. He also proofed the barrels as well.

The scope attaches to dovetails that are machined right into the sides of the rib.

Double Lab · 09-24-2013, 10:21 PM

Really cool Brian. I've always wanted a SxS slug gun as most of my deer hunting is done with an 11-87. It feels like a club in my hands compared to a classic double gun. Good luck with it this season.

Dean Romig · 09-24-2013, 10:28 PM

Brian, what does she weigh?

B. Dudley · 09-25-2013, 03:24 AM

9 lbs. 2 oz. is the weight now with the scope on it.

Dean Romig · 09-25-2013, 06:39 AM

Hence the sling swivels. Nice.

wayne goerres · 09-25-2013, 09:02 AM

Brian do you know if he glued the barrels into the monoblock or soldered them in.