shorten a barrel

NHSHOOTER · November 18, 2014, 05:24 AM

I have a knight disc in 50 cal which I have had for about 17 yrs it has a 22" barrel and it shoots very well. I was at my local gun shop and found a used knight disc 50 cal almost identical to the one I own so I bought it. The one difference it has is that the newer one has a 26" barrel. I would like to get it cut down so they would be the same. My question is, is this a good idea and is it hard to find someone to do this and do it right?

Magnum Wheel Man · November 18, 2014, 06:43 AM

most any gun smith, can shorten it, re-crown, & re-install the front sight ( may have to shorten you rod as well ??? )

my FIL had gotten a bulge in the barrel of his 54 caliber a couple inches from the breech end, & that required more work, cutting, having to thread a new plug, & re-cut dovetails to the new proper location, & etc.

but it's very possible to shorten from either end if needed, but way easier / cheaper to shorten from the muzzle

**4V50 Gary** · November 18, 2014, 10:31 AM

Agree with above. Any gunsmith with a lathe can do it.

Pahoo · November 18, 2014, 11:07 AM

Not trying to second guess you and you know what your like. BUT, There are advantages of having a longer barrel. I mostly hunt in deep woods and close ranges and this is where my 21" long barrel really comes in handy. I also shoot bench, where my longer barrels shoot better. .....

Back during my BuckSkinner days, it was quite common to have barrels shortened because of damaged crowns and muzzles. I had one barrel shortened by a guy that was a machinist at that time. Cutting and crowing is half the battle. .....

Be Safe !!!

November 18, 2014, 05:24 AM	#1
NHSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 1,002	shorten a barrel I have a knight disc in 50 cal which I have had for about 17 yrs it has a 22" barrel and it shoots very well. I was at my local gun shop and found a used knight disc 50 cal almost identical to the one I own so I bought it. The one difference it has is that the newer one has a 26" barrel. I would like to get it cut down so they would be the same. My question is, is this a good idea and is it hard to find someone to do this and do it right?

November 18, 2014, 06:43 AM	#2
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	most any gun smith, can shorten it, re-crown, & re-install the front sight ( may have to shorten you rod as well ??? ) my FIL had gotten a bulge in the barrel of his 54 caliber a couple inches from the breech end, & that required more work, cutting, having to thread a new plug, & re-cut dovetails to the new proper location, & etc. but it's very possible to shorten from either end if needed, but way easier / cheaper to shorten from the muzzle __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

November 18, 2014, 10:31 AM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,838	Agree with above. Any gunsmith with a lathe can do it. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

November 18, 2014, 11:07 AM	#4
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Trade-offs Not trying to second guess you and you know what your like. BUT, There are advantages of having a longer barrel. I mostly hunt in deep woods and close ranges and this is where my 21" long barrel really comes in handy. I also shoot bench, where my longer barrels shoot better. ..... Back during my BuckSkinner days, it was quite common to have barrels shortened because of damaged crowns and muzzles. I had one barrel shortened by a guy that was a machinist at that time. Cutting and crowing is half the battle. ..... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.