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gunney 67 · February 25, 2009, 06:05 PM

This sounds like a barrel bulge from firing a round down an obstructed barrel. A good gunsmith can remove most of the bulge, and the gun should be ok to shoot without worry of a burst barrel. I have a Miroku O/U with a similar condition that was caused by a previous owner, and I shoot it. I just use standard pressure loads in that barrel. I haven't patterned it but that may be the worst thing about it.

February 25, 2009, 06:05 PM	#4
gunney 67 Member Join Date: July 21, 2008 Location: boise idaho Posts: 77	dent in barrel This sounds like a barrel bulge from firing a round down an obstructed barrel. A good gunsmith can remove most of the bulge, and the gun should be ok to shoot without worry of a burst barrel. I have a Miroku O/U with a similar condition that was caused by a previous owner, and I shoot it. I just use standard pressure loads in that barrel. I haven't patterned it but that may be the worst thing about it.