darren m Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 i,ve just been cleaning one of my shotguns a rizzini fixed choke 12 gauge , and i,ve just noticed a little dent on the end of the barrel about 3 inchs before the choke starts. looking inside i can just seen the mark/dent coming through. i,ve had the gun a few weeks and have fired 100's of carts through it and not noticed this before. IS this anything to worry about on the odd occasion i have felt the gun jump slightly more on fireing but have put it down to me not holding or being used to it ( could be nothing ).any thoughts. Any one got a dented barrel they never had a problem with , i,d rather leave it and hope for the best , BUT if its dangerous!!!!!!!!!!! thanks lads Darren . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 I had what I took to be a similar small dent in my barrels which was presumed to be caused by stray bits of clay while the gun was in the rack. I wasn't overly concerned but took it into my dealer who got a lot more excited about it. Needless to say he took the gun off to be sorted, didn't take long or cost much & better to be safe than sorry. Having seen some exploded barrels at my local shooting ground I'm all up for safety first, especially as one was reckoned to be because of oil in the barrels! Best bet pop into your local dealer/gunsmith for his professional opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniskillen Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 I would get it checked out,gunsmiths can take them out again. If left alone it can wear down the metal in the barrel leading to a burst barrel.Not something i'd like to see happen anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palombier Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Darren I have some small dents in my barrels but none is serious. Unless it's substantial I wouldn't worry too much but get it checked if you are at all concerned. Regards p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 If it's showing through on the inside then definitely get it checked by a (competent) gunsmith. A gun is a lethal weapon...make sure it's not lethal to you or someone standing near you. If your car had no brakes you'd get them fixed (wouldn't you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 a small pucker as you describe will cause more of a momentry build up of pressue behind the projectile than a bit of mud or snow and most people would not try to shoot if their barrels were contaminated with mud or snow. You could end up with a bulged or burst barrel. Your local gunsmith will beable to get rid of the dents for you. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 I would recommend that you stop using it and take it to your Gunsmith. He will be able to raise the dent and it should not cost you very much. The dent will definitely cause a rise in pressure. It will also wear quicker than the rest of the barrel, so get it fixed before it causes more damage to your gun, or yourself. All the best, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Darren is this the gun your having the chokes done ?? if so have them remove the dent at the same time Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 cheers lads -- i didnt realise it was so serious its only a little un or does size or position not matter. Any how i will get it checked out over the next few days. I live in Notts , are there any gun smiths near to me . and can any one tell me how does a gunsmith raise a dent from a barrel . thanks Darren . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted October 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 cheers lads -- guns now at the gunsmiths , dent being raised on Rizzini and chokes being bored out to half and half on the AYA cant wait . thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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