Rifle sights on 12ga?
- Thread starter JoeFaz
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I have the same question, so I'll be interested to see the recommendations.
But I do know that one recommendation is to just buy a new barrel (perhaps around 24") that already has rifle sights on it...because that may be cheaper than having a smith install sights on your existing barrel (which I'm guessing is the 18 1/2", same as the 2nd barrel that I have).
If it is too difficult to install sights myself, or if the sights alone will be almost as much as a new $100 barrel, then a new barrel might be the direction that I'll go in.
But I do know that one recommendation is to just buy a new barrel (perhaps around 24") that already has rifle sights on it...because that may be cheaper than having a smith install sights on your existing barrel (which I'm guessing is the 18 1/2", same as the 2nd barrel that I have).
If it is too difficult to install sights myself, or if the sights alone will be almost as much as a new $100 barrel, then a new barrel might be the direction that I'll go in.
Scattergun Bob
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JoeFaz
You can sometimes find what you are looking for barrel-wise here http://www.barrelexchange.com/srch_1.cfm?manuf=Mossberg&ga=12+ga.&Submit=Search
I tend to agree that installing sights on a bead sighted scattergun is as expensive as a new barrel. You can always sell the old barrel and recoup a bit of the cost.
Good Luck & Be Safe
You can sometimes find what you are looking for barrel-wise here http://www.barrelexchange.com/srch_1.cfm?manuf=Mossberg&ga=12+ga.&Submit=Search
I tend to agree that installing sights on a bead sighted scattergun is as expensive as a new barrel. You can always sell the old barrel and recoup a bit of the cost.
Good Luck & Be Safe
Follow-up question
I see several types for sale. Some with scope mojnts (not interested), some with rifle sights (that's what I'm looking for) and other with "fiber optic" sights. I take that to mean those bright green or orange plastic tube-like things at the muzzle?
Also, I see some listed as "rifled slug barrels" and other simply listed as "rifled". Are these actually rifled barrels, or are they referring to the use of a rifled slug? If they are rifled, what do you shoot out of them? The slugs I have all say "rifled" on the boxes.
I see several types for sale. Some with scope mojnts (not interested), some with rifle sights (that's what I'm looking for) and other with "fiber optic" sights. I take that to mean those bright green or orange plastic tube-like things at the muzzle?
Also, I see some listed as "rifled slug barrels" and other simply listed as "rifled". Are these actually rifled barrels, or are they referring to the use of a rifled slug? If they are rifled, what do you shoot out of them? The slugs I have all say "rifled" on the boxes.
If you want a multi-purpose barrel that will function for HD as well as slug hunting, then you need a smoothbore. A rifled barrel will shoot buckshot in a donut pattern. You may notice a tad bit of accuracy difference with foster slugs out of a smoothbore as opposed to sabot slugs out of a rifled barrel. However, at reasonable iron sight distances (less than about 75 yds) you'll still get accuracy plenty good enough for a deer or pig.
arizona98tj
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That is quite true....no doubt about it. I recently picked up a FNH SLP and ran some slugs through it after pattern testing some buckshot. At 50 yards, I was more than happy with the results the low cost Federal slugs produced.
Thanks again to all. I've learned a lot today!
1) Buy a new (or used) 24" smooth bore barrel with rifle sights.
2) Put my 18.5" barrel on G/B to re-coup some of the cost.
I just ordered a tactical collapsible stock for my shotgun. I have the full wood furniture for it along with the 28" vented rib "goose barrel". A while ago I put a pistol grip on it with the 18.5" barrel. While it looks badazz and it's real easy to stow, I don't care for it as it's difficult to handle, and after a couple of rounds it does a number on my hands. Looking forward to extending the barrel another 6" and setting her up with a shoulderable stock.
Thanks.
1) Buy a new (or used) 24" smooth bore barrel with rifle sights.
2) Put my 18.5" barrel on G/B to re-coup some of the cost.
I just ordered a tactical collapsible stock for my shotgun. I have the full wood furniture for it along with the 28" vented rib "goose barrel". A while ago I put a pistol grip on it with the 18.5" barrel. While it looks badazz and it's real easy to stow, I don't care for it as it's difficult to handle, and after a couple of rounds it does a number on my hands. Looking forward to extending the barrel another 6" and setting her up with a shoulderable stock.
Thanks.
Joe, here is what you are looking for:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=159712517
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=159712517