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Only down to 18 inches, and it must still have an overall length of at least 26 inches.

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Q: Is it legal for you to cut doen a shotgun barrel?
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How do you cut a vented rib shotgun barrel?

Best left to a trained gunsmith.


Is it dangerous to shorten a gun barrel?

It can be, depending on the action the gun uses. It can also be illegal if you cut the barrel length below the legal limit. In the US, a Title 1 rifle must have a minimum barrel length of 16 inches, and a Title I shotgun must have a minimum barrel length of 18 inches.


Is it illegal to cut the barrel short on an SKS?

You need to leave the barrel 16" or longer to be legal.


What is a smoothbore gun?

A shotgun is an example of a smoothbore. The inside of the barrel has no grooves cut into it, as a rifle would have.


Does recoil increase with a shorter shotgun barrel?

Weight is what affects recoil. Cut the barrel, reduce the weight, recoil will increase if all else is equal.


What is the easiest way to cut down a gun barrel?

Take it to a gunsmith- who will also know how long the barrel must be to be legal.


What is the value of a Remington model 1200 pump shotgun?

Well if you cut the barrel and start at the feet,it can be good as a blender.


I own a 12 gauge HR Topper Model 158 shotgun with 28 barrel but am looking for shorter barrel options. Any ideas?

find a replacement barrel and cut to the length you want


How does a shotgun barrel differ from the barrel of a handgun?

Shotgun barrels in the US must be at least 18 inches long, and are generally smooth inside. Handgun barrels are usually much shorter than 18 inches, and are rifled- a set of spiral grooves (rifling) is cut into the inside of the barrel to make bullets spin when fired.


What is the value of a Sears and Roebuck 12 gauge shotgun with a 3 in chamber and 19 in barrel model number 101-10040?

It is a Savage/Stevens Model 94, and the barrel has been cut off. Value is minimal.


Can the barrel of a shot gun be cut down as long as its not under the legal limit?

Under US Federal law, a shotgun not registered as an SBS must have a barrel at least 18 inches long, and an overall length of at least 26 inches. The barrel will need to be cut squarely, and the muzzle recrowned. This should NOT be attempted with a pipe cutter (it crimps the metal inwards) and is best performed by a gunsmith with a lathe. Would strongly suggest staying an inch above the minimums to allow for errors in measuring and finishing the metal.


What is a ported barrel?

A barrel with ports cut in it.