Boomstick Bruce Posted July 25, 2024 Share Posted July 25, 2024 So I picked up a back up model 12 for a song at the lgs a few months back. It was covered in surface rust but the action was very smooth for a gun made in 55 and probably only stored in a closet for the last 70 years or so (the barrel inside looks like a mirror). Anyway, at the wv wb state match this past weekend, my main shotgun decided stage 6 was the time for it to go on strike and quit working. So I grabbed "ole crusty" and went to work. Ole crusty isn't modified in the least bit save for a nice brown protective layer of "patina" but did get me through the rest of the match and won me another state traditional championship. Ole crusty has a modified choke 36 inch barrel. So the question is this, should I chop it off to 20" like my main gun or just leave it all alone in it's old crusty glory? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted July 25, 2024 Share Posted July 25, 2024 Cut it and use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted July 25, 2024 Share Posted July 25, 2024 8 hours ago, Boomstick Bruce said: It was covered in surface rust but the action was very smooth Perfect description for a "shooter" gun. Make it yours. (Kroil and fine bronze wool scrubbing will take all that remaining rust off, when you decide to do that) good luck, GJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC Moonshine Posted July 25, 2024 Share Posted July 25, 2024 I'd cut it! But I cut anything over 20 inches on all my 97's and M12's 😂 I have goose guns for geese +26, +28, + 30 but not for CAS or WB Please note * this is free advise so it's worth what you paid for it... Good luck, CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted July 25, 2024 Author Share Posted July 25, 2024 3 so far for cutting it, 0 against it. I'm cutting it tonight! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted July 25, 2024 Share Posted July 25, 2024 Personally, I wouldn’t go to 20”. That feels too short and muzzle light to me. I like 22 at least. And even then I put weight in the magazine: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Roper Posted July 26, 2024 Share Posted July 26, 2024 6 hours ago, Boggus Deal said: Personally, I wouldn’t go to 20”. That feels too short and muzzle light to me. I like 22 at least. And even then I put weight in the magazine: Boggus, how do you add weight? I thought someone used to sell a weighted follower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted July 26, 2024 Share Posted July 26, 2024 31 minutes ago, Renegade Roper said: Boggus, how do you add weight? I thought someone used to sell a weighted follower? I make and sell a couple weighted follower options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted July 26, 2024 Author Share Posted July 26, 2024 I fill my stock bolt holes with flattened 45 colt bullets. My main shotgun is a 3" solid rib cut at 20" with jeweled 2 3/4 bolt and flagged lifter I got on eBay for like 30 bucks! The sucker is heavy and has very controllable recoil with the Estate 1oz factory loads I buy. How much are those weighted followers and where do I buy 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted July 26, 2024 Author Share Posted July 26, 2024 (edited) So I did it... Much handier now... Edited July 26, 2024 by Boomstick Bruce 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted July 26, 2024 Share Posted July 26, 2024 6 hours ago, Boomstick Bruce said: How much are those weighted followers and where do I buy 2? PM sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon KC Posted July 26, 2024 Share Posted July 26, 2024 That turned out real nice! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapo Posted July 26, 2024 Share Posted July 26, 2024 I am facing the same dilemma! My gun is a 28" or so modified choke barrel. I have all the stuff to cut it but I'd talked myself out of it. I need to get to cutting!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon KC Posted July 27, 2024 Share Posted July 27, 2024 If you have a pristine gun, think twice about cutting it. Maybe swap it for another one that is ready to go. If it's not-collectable, cut away if you want to! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted July 28, 2024 Author Share Posted July 28, 2024 On 7/26/2024 at 2:47 PM, El Chapo said: I am facing the same dilemma! My gun is a 28" or so modified choke barrel. I have all the stuff to cut it but I'd talked myself out of it. I need to get to cutting!! I used a pipe cutter, just take your time. I also ordered a .175 bead and tap and drill bit set. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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