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Thanks for your input Charlie, First i didnt know a gun with those tight chokes was that hard to come by... thats interesting.. but i could see where they would be as most are m/f or opened up for skeet or maybe hunting...
And i forgot about spreader shells.. I'll check RST and see what they have.. I am fortunate enough to have a couple other nice Parkers.. One i do use for skeet, the other for SC.. I don't really know what i would use Full/Full for.. I know it doesnt work too well in skeet :-) but i think for SC or Trap they may be ok.. I'll leave them alone for now until i learn more about it.. Still would like to know how to go about it and if its done very often, and what to look out for.. Thanks. |
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Gary,
Yes, one can open up the choke constrictions in a composite barrel. It is no different than opening up a constriction on a fluid steel barrel except that the composite barrel of iron and low carbon steel will be softer than modern fluid steels such as 4140. One more thing, once one removes the metal forming the choke constriction, it can never be put back. Mark
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I'm getting a distinct impression that I should... "LEAVE IT ALONE JACK WAGON!!
  Hey, I'm fairly new at this compared to most of you guys, so i truely appreciate your input, thats why I'm asking.. I dont want to screw up a nice old Parker either.. so thanks. |
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Gary,
I have some vintage guns that have been opened up and many that are in their original configurations. The open barrels are easier to shoot but are not as desirable are those with their original long and tight choke constrictions. Mark
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09-08-2013, 08:52 PM
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If it's not a collector grade gun I'd go ahead and open it up (a collector gun will either be some unusual variation or high original condition). These old chokes were made for old ammunition that didn't have the quality components available today, such as plastic wads and shot collars. Why handicap yourself forever trying to find spreader loads, etc.
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I've opened up almost all my damascus guns. Only one, that I bought for our " pigeon ring " is going to stay full and full. And even that may go to F/M. I have added choke by " jug choking " - but it's a PITA. My 1894 Remington " Trap " grade was skeet and full - I made it light mod and imp mod. With new components in the shells today, so much choke isn't needed unless you're gonna duck or goose hunt with it. And then, with the new hard shot, you shouldn't have a full choke - mod is usually the most recommended.
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I started shooting Trap, got bored with that, and have been into Skeet for about 2 yrs now with the occasional round of Sporting Clays.
Been shooting more and more Sporting Clays though and finding that you can do pretty well with a tighter choke.. so am thinking maybe a M/F then only have to touch one barrel... or IC/IM would work good as well.. Gonna shoot some more and see how it goes.. appreciate all the feedback.. |
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