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Now that I have the W.C. Scot, I got to thinking that a new set of barrels that can handle modern 2 -3/4" shells would be just the thing for the old girl. I think the action could stand it.
Or am I just dreaming?
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I think you're dreaming if you think it won't cost you more than the gun is worth. JMO.
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Jim,
I know it would be probably cheaper to find another gun, but if I wanted to spend the money, who would I go to, to get the work done?
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Forgive me for asking, but why do you want to beat the gun and your shoulder up shooting modern 2 3/4 shells in an old SxS?
There are low pressure ammunition makers such as RST that make shells for 2 1/2 inch chambered barrels. You'll never know the differnce performance-wise, but your gun will know the difference and be better off for it.
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I was just quoted 12,000 USD to rebarrel a gun in the UK.
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Dang fair price, thanks for pointing that out. I see JJ offers some very interesting stuff.
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You can buy a lot of RST shells for $3500 and a lot more for 12,000.
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I spent the afternoon yesterday shooting Sporting Clays with my W.W. Greener 1882 vintage Hammergun. It has those dangerous 2 1/2 inch chambers and it didn't mind those 2 3/4 low pressure loads at all. As tests have shown they only raise pressures about 100 psi. I reload with Pb or 7625 and they never go over 6500psi.
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The reason I am asking is that the original barrels are Black Powder Proofed only. I don't consider 2 -1/2" chambers dangerous.
I am not sure I want to chance even a low power smokeless round in them, after all they are 132 years young.
I am currently shooting a light Black Powder load in them. (2 - 1/2 drams of 2F and 1oz #8 shot.
$3500 is reasonable, sure it is more than I paid for the gun.
A new set of barrels in 2 - 3/4 chamber, and I could shoot most modern loads, even RST 2 -1/2" loads
My only concern would be the soundness of the action in dealing with higher pressures.
With a set of modern barrels, plus the originals, I could have the best of both worlds.
Will have to contact Champlin Arms regarding this, and start saving money.
Last edited by AussieBob; 03/07/10 12:49 PM.
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