Gun Guys ... scattergun question

[ElWhompo]

So, I aquired a 12ga Auto (JC Higgins Mod 60), but it is Full Choke. Can I cut 1-1/2" off & open th choke up? Or, can it be tapped for chokes?

[Billy Bad Bass]

Cutting the barrel will leave it with no choke also known as cylinder bore. It may be possible to thread it for chokes. You would need to talk with a gunsmith that does that kind of work and it may not be cost effective.

[Mayhem]

i would just leave it as a full choke.

[fritztown]

It can be threaded for multiple screw-in chokes.

Talk to a gunsmith to see if it's feasible on that particular gun..

[Reaper33]

you might be able to just buy a new barrel that has the chokes option. And just keep that barrel as a back up. I did this with a rem 1100

[ElWhompo]

i would just leave it as a full choke.

Fergot to mention ... I'm a HORRIBLE shot! Need as much lead, in as big a pattern as possible!

[Cajun Blake]

A gunsmith will have to mic the barrel wall to confirm OD.

If its less than .825" , not sure custom chokes can be installed

The going rate is $100 plus the cost of the chokes , it could easily run you $150

[ElWhompo]

A gunsmith will have to mic the barrel wall to confirm OD.

If its less than .825" , not sure custom chokes can be installed

The going rate is $100 plus the cost of the chokes , it could easily run you $150

Yup, this was just confirmed by a buddy at a local gunshop. Says it can be reamed out to Imp Cyl tho fer $30-40. Prolly gunna go that route.

Thx for th input folks!

[Cajun Blake]

If you're a bad shot , I recommend a Bradley white front bead and a center bead on the rib .... It will help you focus and line up the shot

[M16]

If you are a bad shot I would go without any beads. A shotgun should be pointed not aimed.

[diamond06]

Agree couldn't tell you what color the bead is on my benelli

[Langston32]

Your cheapest route would be to take it to a gun smith and just get him to open it up some. It would still be a fixed choke gun but it will save you a couple hundred bucks! Lt. Mod. Would be my suggestion .015 less than your bore! Good luck!

[trophy8]

If you are a bad shot I would go without any beads. A shotgun should be pointed not aimed.

X alot