inheriting a shotgun...

Deja vu · December 22, 2010, 11:40 PM

I am inheriting an old $200.00 shot gun. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. I am wondering if it is possible to have a gun smith chamber it for 3 inch and if so what the process is called and how much I can expect it to cost. The gun has some sentimental value and I really want to take it hunting to "honor" the former owner (a good friend of mine)

The reason I am thinking about having this done is I like shooting the Dixie triball ammo for deer in Alabama and Dixie does not make any that are shorter than 3 inch.

is what I am asking even possible and if it is what is the process called?

*edited to say this is for a Double Barrel shotgun.

zippy13 · December 23, 2010, 12:31 AM

It can be done and the process is called re-chambering. All you need is a gunsmith with the appropriate chamber reamer. Before it's done, the feasibility should be evaluated by a competent gunsmith.

Many deer are harvested every year without Dixie 3" Triballs. Getting on good terms with an effective 2-3/4" deer load is a viable option to re-chambering.

jhog1 · December 23, 2010, 01:55 PM

What kind of gun is it ?

BigJimP · December 23, 2010, 02:30 PM

Briley Mfg in Texas, will do it for $ 75 ( subject to inspection ) and shipping, etc of course....so it would probably cost you $ 150 by the time you're done. I would certainly talk to them first - before I even considered it.

Depending on what the gun is specifically, make and model, it may not be advised ....but a competent gunsmith could evaluate it.

It is not something that should be attempted by someone or a shop that has never done it ....in my opinion.

What is the gun ??

oneounceload · December 23, 2010, 07:03 PM

Many older 2-3/4 double guns may not have the steel in the chamber area for lengthening. What is the brand of the gun?

December 22, 2010, 11:40 PM	#1
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	inheriting a shotgun... I am inheriting an old $200.00 shot gun. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. I am wondering if it is possible to have a gun smith chamber it for 3 inch and if so what the process is called and how much I can expect it to cost. The gun has some sentimental value and I really want to take it hunting to "honor" the former owner (a good friend of mine) The reason I am thinking about having this done is I like shooting the Dixie triball ammo for deer in Alabama and Dixie does not make any that are shorter than 3 inch. is what I am asking even possible and if it is what is the process called? edited to say this is for a Double Barrel shotgun. __________________ Shot placement is everything!* I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well... Last edited by Deja vu; December 22, 2010 at 11:54 PM. Reason: to include that this is a double barrel

December 23, 2010, 12:31 AM	#2
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	It can be done and the process is called re-chambering. All you need is a gunsmith with the appropriate chamber reamer. Before it's done, the feasibility should be evaluated by a competent gunsmith. Many deer are harvested every year without Dixie 3" Triballs. Getting on good terms with an effective 2-3/4" deer load is a viable option to re-chambering.

December 23, 2010, 01:55 PM	#3
jhog1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Location: Rensselaer Co NY Posts: 221	What kind of gun is it ?

December 23, 2010, 02:30 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Briley Mfg in Texas, will do it for $ 75 ( subject to inspection ) and shipping, etc of course....so it would probably cost you $ 150 by the time you're done. I would certainly talk to them first - before I even considered it. Depending on what the gun is specifically, make and model, it may not be advised ....but a competent gunsmith could evaluate it. It is not something that should be attempted by someone or a shop that has never done it ....in my opinion. What is the gun ??

December 23, 2010, 07:03 PM	#5
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Many older 2-3/4 double guns may not have the steel in the chamber area for lengthening. What is the brand of the gun?