A month or so ago, I recieved my CSM .410 barrels for the 00 frame 28ga Repro.
I took them and the gun out to Les Pitman right away and had him fit them. I picked it up lastnight. He did a really nice job of fitting them. I gotta say I'm very pleased with both Les and CSM on the way they fit.
The gun was a 28", single barrel, SST, straight stock, splinter, from Jaqua's. It was 5 lbs 10 oz in 28ga trim. With the 28" .410 CSM barrels, it's 6 lbs 8 oz. and balances about at the forward edge of the hinge pin screwhead. The gun swings nicely and should handle very good when shooting. (I'm not quite as old as AmarilloMike, so I can probably tote the extra weight around)
I'm not thrilled with the weight, wish it was at least a 1/4-1/2 lb lighter, but whether or not I like the gun, will depend on how I shoot it. If I like the gun, I'll fit the extra forend iron I have and make a small BTFE for it.
I ordered the barrels a couple years ago, placed my deposit and waited, reading all the naysayer posts about CSM ever delivering the barrels. Although, the CSM offering was for M/IC choking, when I ordered, I specified I would like the chokes at full/full. Carol said she'd write it down, but could guarantee it, since the offering was different. They came with .393 at the muzzles. I haven't put a bore gauge in it yet to see what the bores are, but it appears they are likely .017 or greater choking, which is about full choke in .410. So, I'm happy with the choking. It should make for a good dove/pheasant/chukar setup.
Pix and test results later.
Last edited by Chuck H; 04/20/12 11:08 AM.
