Shotgun Barrel Needs Reduced

[Steve]

I have an old 12 ga plain barrel for my Mossburg500/Maverick 88 that I would like to have cut down from 28" to 18 1/2 " so that I can use it on my HD shotgun. Can anyone in the Indpls area help me out with this? Glad to pay you for your efforts.

 

[flightsimmer]

Just buy one.

 

[ACC]

If you are wanting it done right, take it to Allen M or ZR Tactical in Noblesville.

If you are wanting it done, grab a hacksaw.

 

[tim87tr]

I'd saved this thread for a 30 inch barrel but haven't addressed it yet.

School me on sawing-off a shotgun barrel

I've got an old Winchester Model 1200 12ga hunting shotgun. I've purchased a tactical stock conversion kit and will need to shorten the barrel to 18-1/2" for home defense. I don't know what I don't know. I was just planning on using my Ryobi miter saw with a fine metal blade and chopping...

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[Indiana_Jeff]

I have an old 12 ga plain barrel for my Mossburg500/Maverick 88 that I would like to have cut down from 28" to 18 1/2 " so that I can use it on my HD shotgun. Can anyone in the Indpls area help me out with this? Glad to pay you for your efforts.

I echo what ACC and flightsimme said, buy a new 18½" Moss 500 barrel or just cut it yourself. Buying a barrel will give you a pre-installed front sight. If you do DIY cut it, then buying or borrowing a facing cutter will make it look pretty. Good luck & stay safe!

 

[PRasko]

What you would pay to have it cut, you could buy an 18 inch one for a few dollars more.

 

[GregoryRomeu]

I'd saved this thread for a 30 inch barrel but haven't addressed it yet.

School me on sawing-off a shotgun barrel

I've got an old Winchester Model 1200 12ga hunting shotgun. I've purchased a tactical stock conversion kit and will need to shorten the barrel to 18-1/2" for home defense. I don't know what I don't know. I was just planning on using my Ryobi miter saw with a fine metal blade and chopping...

www.indianagunowners.com

If you do this, BE SURE that you are using a METAL BLADE and your cut in on the outside, (muzzle end) of your 18 1/2" mark. When you are done there will be burs around where you cut. Any metal object larger than the 12 gauge bore will work fine to de-bur the rough metal both on the inside and outer edge of the cut. Then be sure to smoothen all areas of the cut, run a piece of cloth through your barrel from the breach to the muzzle to clear any metal dust or shards. THAT will cost you, $.00