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Been a while since I have enjoyed the wisdom of this forum. Say, I just bought a Husqvarna Model 20 from Simpson Ltd., described as choked full and full, this meaning "Swedish full and full." I'll have it in hand to actually measure the chokes on Saturday, but would like to ask for recommendations on a smith to open this to I/C and M. I am in New Mexico, so the closer the better. Is Mike Orlen still at the top of the list?
Thanks for any advice, gentlemen.
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For the umpteenth time here. Dean Harris dba Skeet's Gunshop, Tahlequah, OK. World's best. Nothing against Mike Orlen, you understand.
JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 11/05/20 10:09 AM.
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Stressed out this morning John? Gee whizz, the guy only has a few posts here compared to most of us. Maybe lighten up a little?
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Thanks John. I had searched under Husqvarna, but not "choke work."
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Non aggressive intent. I just know how many times we've seen this asked and answered here over the years. But yeah, I'm stressed out of late...
JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 11/05/20 11:40 AM.
Be strong, be of good courage.
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There's a good list of outfit's to do this type of work. Here's my short list in no particular order.
Mike Orlen
Kirk Merrington
Briley's
Skeets
The underlying question as always is; Why not just accept the gun as it is & not anticipate altering a gun you haven't even inspected or shot yet? IMO opinion we in the shooting community stress out a little more than we should about choking in the average shooter shot gun. The equation changes when we're talking about competition shooting at a higher level. I would experiment with different loads and see how the gun actually patterns before I would consider altering the chokes. Gun fit may be more important for being able to hit the intended target than choking. Just my 2 cents, it's your gun & money, good luck with it & may you have many great days enjoying it.
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My experience says, that you will find that fibre wads open the pattern less than expected.
Even spreader loads will not make an improved cylinder pattern out of a full choke, and the Swedish liked Xtra full.
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I was actually planning to start with black powder handloads in Magtech brass. I have all the appropriate 11- and 10-gauge Circle Fly wads at hand. But I might just want to order a flat of RSTs at some point. I have found that shooting BP loads really warms up the barrels on these LeFaucheaux guns.
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I second the opinion of selecting Dean Harris from Skeets Gun Shop in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. And he is close enough that it will not be a transcontintal shipment. Call him, he is a very friendly and well versed expert. 918-456-4749
When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
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