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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 10 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: RoyalKnight on December 30, 2012, 10:26:00 AM

Title: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: RoyalKnight on December 30, 2012, 10:26:00 AM
I have an h&r with a 36 in barrel and a full choke. I am looking at cutting the barrel down and choking it. Anyone every had one done like this or have thoughts on it. Thanks.
Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: Old Gobbler on December 31, 2012, 09:06:41 AM
My sp10 dials in at.  .938 on the outside with a caliper

These types of procedures are best tasked to gunsmiths who specialize in this particular field

Get some quotes,  and factor in the shipping rates and the purchase of a new choke tube and you will have to determine if it is worth it to choke the gun.. .or.... sell the gun on gunbroker and pick yourself up a used one with threads and often times a good aftermarket choke in it- occasionally you can get one for $250
Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: Gamblinman on January 02, 2013, 04:42:30 PM
I wouldn't cut the barrel or try to install a choke system on that weapon, Save it.

Gman

Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: RoyalKnight on January 07, 2013, 12:13:38 AM
I think I will just leave it the way it is. Thanks for the replies.
Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: decoykrvr on February 10, 2013, 04:36:41 PM
I've still got a Stevens (circa 1976) w/ a 36" barrel which I used to hunt turkeys with.  Although I haven't tried them, I would give the Federal Flite-Control, 10 gauge shells a try w/ that barrel.
Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: M R Ducks on February 10, 2013, 04:38:43 PM
I bet that 36" H&R can throw a pattern.....

Ducks
Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: Old Gobbler on February 10, 2013, 07:57:41 PM
I would like to have one of those "long toms"  if it could be threaded for chokes it would be a serious turkey gun

Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: M R Ducks on February 10, 2013, 08:40:10 PM
Carlson can thread that for any choke system you want - but I bet the barrel length sets up the shot column to a point a fixed full choke will be hard to beat. 
Title: Re: H&R 10ga 36in full choke
Post by: Byhalia on February 14, 2013, 07:52:54 PM
Sure did....cut down to 21" and got the forcing cone lengthened.....did it back in "79"
and I am still using that gun today !!!

OLD SCHOOL !!!!!!    :z-winnersmiley: