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Offline archer829

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Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« on: October 22, 2024, 07:12:12 PM »

Good morning! I've got a couple of questions about my current project, a flintlock turkey gun. 

I already have a Colerain 20 gauge barrel, C profile, with the turkey choke.  Was wondering if there is enough material in this barrel for it to be converted to 16 ga, possibly jug choked.

If the answer to that is yes, any suggestions about who I should contact about doing this?

Thanks for your time!

Jeff

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Re: Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2024, 07:15:11 PM »
colerain comes to mind. call and ask.
« Last Edit: October 22, 2024, 07:45:17 PM by 2 shots »

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Re: Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2024, 10:07:33 PM »
I guess 16 gauge is .663 internal diameter. You could measure your barrel at the breech and at the thinnest point and you’d have an idea what’s left for wall thickness.
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Re: Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2024, 03:46:47 PM »
According to the chart in the TOTW online catalog both 20 ga and 16 ga Colerain use the same C profile....LK
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Re: Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2024, 04:58:38 AM »
Any recommendations who to contact for reasonable cost and turnaround time?  Thanks!

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Re: Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2024, 01:16:13 PM »
I would buy a Colerain 16 gauge barrel as Longknife suggests. But if you must, I would contact Bobby Hoyt.
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Re: Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2024, 03:27:07 PM »
Bobby Hoyt is the guy you want. 717-642-6696, 2379 Mount Hope Road Fairfield PA 17320
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Re: Colerain turkey barrel converted to 16 ga?
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2024, 03:30:13 PM »
Get the 16 ga, put the barrels in with wedges and have them interchangeable!
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