Gafto

Yes I think this would be the case.

Hi, reproofing is only needed if the forcing cones are altered in any way, if the chambers are re-sleeved or if thin walled multi-chokes are engineered into the barrel. For a fixed choke modification such as reaming and honing, luckily reproofing is not required. In my correspondence with Teague, they did offer to steel proof certify my gun. I don't need this as it is Nitro proofed with the PSF mark and two asterisks, so I can shoot standard steel. For your interest, I have quoted part of their response to my initial email. " The criteria for steel proofing are: choking at no more than half choke for standard steel or 1/4 choke for high performance steel shot, no pitting or markings inside or outside of the barrels and the barrels must be on the face (barrels tight to action, no play)." Upon inspection of the barrels with their work on the chokes, Teague can offer to steel proof your gun and I think they would stamp as such. Best regards Gafto

I live near Ballymena. The gun is a 686special from '92 and I presume that it is chrome lined. Chokes are 3/4 and full as it is a trap gun. As others have mentioned there is a lot of conflicting advice around steel. I have been told and read that I can use standard steel through tight chokes, others have said the barrels will bulge over time. I think for trap shooting it will be a while before we can no longer use lead so I am in no rush, but wondered if there was someone in NI who could do this job properly when the time came. I have contacted Teague and they will do it for £70 per barrel including VAT and at least I know that if I was to get it done with them, it would be as good a job as anyone could do. I would just have to send the barrels to them via my RFD.

Hello to original poster. I also live in NI and want to get chokes opened in anticipation of shooting steel. I just wondered if you were able to find someone in NI who could do this job properly. I have been quoted £100 per barrel inc vat to have this done in England. At least they would do a decent job. Would prefer not to have to send the barrels off if possible but I am aware that we don't have the skilled gunsmiths here. Let me know if you were able to get it done. Many thanks Richard