I have a couple questions for a gun smith

Maybe there's a good reason for that.

So - get something besides a SxS, if you've just gotta shoot 3.5's.

Several folks here have given you good advice. - Take it or leave it.

No, just no.

Polishing the chamber won't have much effect on extraction regarding shotguns.

Not all double guns are created equal. You have differences between quality of the steel, heat treatment or lack thereof, differences in wall thickness of the barrels in certain areas, weight differences, different types and numbers of locking mechanisms, different levels of fitting between the action and barrels that may or may not keep them on-face longer, so on.

I'm sorry, but a Stoeger just isn't a gun I would take chances with. If you want a double that shoots 3 1/2" shells save up for a Citori or Cynergy that is already built to take the additional pressure, case thrust, and recoil forces. Not to mention lengthening the chambers in a gun will void any warranty, so now your pushing limits and have relinquished any liability and warranty given with a modern gun.

I agree with people above, 3 1/2" shells just aren't necessary when you can get quality 3" shells.

Polishing the chamber to a high degree will have a barely noticeable difference on extraction when dealing with slippery plastic hulls. Rifle cases which also deal with more expansion and contraction is where you'll see a difference. If you are having extraction issues there is something else at play.



Thank for the info I appreciate it

I just read online people who shot comp with double barrels do that for easier extraction all my questions are actually valid questions I don't understand the smart responses...

If you've got to have dumb responses, then you'll just have to ask somewhere else.

The response were more sarcastic then informational and what did I do to deserve that? Ask questions? If it puts you in such a crap mood to answer the just simply don't reply that simple....I was here for information not a pissing contest!

Don't sweat it brother man. I'm sure you wanted the opinion of a real gunsmith anyway.

Don't sweat it brother man. I'm sure you wanted the opinion of a real gunsmith anyway.

I have no affiliation with alpine, but calling someone a [censored] who won't do work with a ton of liability attached to it is borderline idiotic.

And not sure if it's good for business representing a company and acting stuck up charlesb

Youre removing wall thickness in a place where pressure is the highest. Not worth it.

I'll even chamber it to shoot 4 inch shells.

I'll even chamber it to shoot 4 inch shells.

I don't know why anyone would ever buy a gun that they wouldn't love and appreciate the way that it is. It saddens me that a new gun would be neglected and abused by an ungrateful owner.

And yet somehow people kill geese with sub gauges. I question the ethical hunting practices of anyone who claims a 3 1/2" shell is an ABSOLUTE necessity for anything but maybe Sandhills cranes. Even then o know people who hunt them with sub gauges at close ranges. Maybe not take long shots!

Someone comes and asks a gunsmith about a question regarding double guns, I answer it based off my knowledge coming from being one of the few people in the USA capable of building doubles from scratch, then get called arrogant in the process because you disagree or don't like my advice. Whatever...

3.5" shells arent necessary??? hmmm id like to hear you tell that to my buddy that is a goose guide... charlesb your comment about a bunch of good advice was after one person other than your self made a comment... i dont know why people on here want to act so arrogant like their crap dont stink sometimes.

This is what you said.

I'm the only person that used the word "necessary", therefor it's easy to interpret you were referring to me.
Likewise your use of "people" in your last sentence is plural. You'd think if you were referring to one person you would use their name directly as you so pointed out.

Really?? The dude was just asking questions.

Part of the deal on asking questions is to pay attention to the answers. The fellow received good advice from several folks here - but it wasn't what he wanted to hear, and he decided that he would rather whine at that point. - I do not have much time or patience for disrespectful whiners.

Maybe one of these real intelligent and civilized folks here who have been spewing ignorant venom can help him out. - I'm sure that he can depend upon them to fix him right up.

I've had some serious disagreements with charlesb johnboy. That being said I'd bet he's forgotten more about firearms than you know. And if I remember correctly there was a post within the past week where a member used his services and posted how satisfied they were.

http://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbth...ith#Post6411178

im probably in for a grammer lesson on my typing...

What's h.a.m? Is that some new hunting/gun lingo? Or the urban ebonics I despise?

So... 4 people told you it was a bad idea, and you're still upset because Charlesb told you to buy a 3.5" gun?