Sub Gauge inserts ?

mossberg500 · April 30, 2008, 09:11 AM

Ive seen around the web that there are inserts a person can buy for break open action shotguns that will allow use of smaller gauge shells.
Anyone ever see these or use them ?

.351winchester · April 30, 2008, 11:03 AM

If I had a single or double, the survivalist in me would have to have one for 20 ga. and .410. I bet they pattern in the wind, though. Still, an accessory that could come in handy. And of course, more practically, good for training a young'n on a shotgun intended for use the rest of his life. Take the sting out of his/her 12 ga. NEF or Coach Gun by making it a .410 or 20.

You can get .30-06 and .308 adapters to take anything from .32 auto to .30 Carbine.

oneounceload · April 30, 2008, 11:45 AM

the little inserts are more trouble than they are worth. If you really want to shoot subgauges in your gun, go to Briley or Kolar for their full-length tube sets

BigJimP · April 30, 2008, 02:33 PM

like oneounce told you - most of the shorter inserts are met with mixed results. If you really want sub-gague tubes talk to Briley or Kolar.

If you just want to fool around with some sub-gague loads once in a while - you may have some fun with the Browning "Little Skeeters" or one of the similar systems - but they really don't pattern too well.

Buying an extra gun in 20 or 28ga if you really want to shoot other gagues is probably a better idea.

April 30, 2008, 09:11 AM	#1
mossberg500 Member Join Date: April 2, 2008 Posts: 40	Sub Gauge inserts ? Ive seen around the web that there are inserts a person can buy for break open action shotguns that will allow use of smaller gauge shells. Anyone ever see these or use them ?

April 30, 2008, 11:03 AM	#2
.351winchester Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2005 Location: MI Posts: 1,013	If I had a single or double, the survivalist in me would have to have one for 20 ga. and .410. I bet they pattern in the wind, though. Still, an accessory that could come in handy. And of course, more practically, good for training a young'n on a shotgun intended for use the rest of his life. Take the sting out of his/her 12 ga. NEF or Coach Gun by making it a .410 or 20. You can get .30-06 and .308 adapters to take anything from .32 auto to .30 Carbine.

April 30, 2008, 11:45 AM	#3
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	the little inserts are more trouble than they are worth. If you really want to shoot subgauges in your gun, go to Briley or Kolar for their full-length tube sets

April 30, 2008, 02:33 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	like oneounce told you - most of the shorter inserts are met with mixed results. If you really want sub-gague tubes talk to Briley or Kolar. If you just want to fool around with some sub-gague loads once in a while - you may have some fun with the Browning "Little Skeeters" or one of the similar systems - but they really don't pattern too well. Buying an extra gun in 20 or 28ga if you really want to shoot other gagues is probably a better idea.