GUNSMITHING AND TOOL MAKING BIBLE

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of the shank on the extension barrel has to be exactly the right length, so it will but up on the shoulder on
the inside of the barrel as well as on the outside.


When you have achieved this fit, and have the extension barrel turned so it will just fit the counter bore
with no play it can be soldered.


You can get paste, low melting temperature silver solder from most gunsmith supply business. Coat the
inside of the counter bore, as well as the outside of the shoulder of the extension. If you have a slightly
loose fit, you may need to make a mandrel that will just slip inside of the bores of the two barrels. This
will keep both in line while soldering and cooling.


Carefully heat up the outside of the barrels after they have been combined. Be sure to keep the heat
uniform all around the barrels, and when the solder melts evenly, let cool. Test the barrel after it is
cleaned out to make sure you have a good soldering job.


On all of the different lining jobs that are listed above, be extra careful when first testing. All of these
methods has been used many times, and have been proven safe. I cannot however assume any
responsibly for accidents or injury do to using improper methods or shortcuts.


SHOTGUN BORE AND CHOKE SIZE


12 GAUGES


Bore Diameter is .730


FULL CHOKE .694 AC. .036


MODIFIED CHOKE .712 AC. .018


IMPROVE CYLD. .721 AC. .009


CYLINDER BORE .665 AC. .000


16 GAUGE


BORE DIAMETER IS .673


FULL CHOKE .640 AC. .033


MODIFIED CHOKE .656 AC. .017


IMPROVE CYL. .665 AC. .008

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