badkarmamib
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I "inherited" a Stevens 77F 12 gauge, 1965 model. I determined that it is a full-choke, 28" barrel. It was in rough shape. Rust to the point of pitting on the barrel and receiver, gouges in the wood, action gummed up. I took it apart, cleaned it, rubbed the metal with gun oil and super fine steel wool, sanded and stained the wood. Still no beauty queen. Took it to the range to make sure it worked, check. When I got home, I noticed that the front bead is off center. I didn't notice it at the range, as I was shooting the berm and praying 30 year old shells in a 55 year old shotgun didn't rearrange my face.
I don't really care for shotguns. I have owned a few. Tried clays, turkey, dove, and small game hunting, meh. I have better options for HD. I hunted with the relative through marriage once, neither of us carried this. He started with the oldest family member that wanted one of his guns, and this was the only niche to fill when my turn came. I think every gun owner should have one. But, I don't know what to do with it. Again, it is rough, and not worth much, so I am wondering whether to leave it as-is, or cut the barrel to 18.5", drill and tap a hole in the center for the bead, and have a cylinder bore, for HD/woods walking/truck gun. Not looking for anyone to make a decision for me, just want opinions, and points that I haven't considered. Thanks.
I don't really care for shotguns. I have owned a few. Tried clays, turkey, dove, and small game hunting, meh. I have better options for HD. I hunted with the relative through marriage once, neither of us carried this. He started with the oldest family member that wanted one of his guns, and this was the only niche to fill when my turn came. I think every gun owner should have one. But, I don't know what to do with it. Again, it is rough, and not worth much, so I am wondering whether to leave it as-is, or cut the barrel to 18.5", drill and tap a hole in the center for the bead, and have a cylinder bore, for HD/woods walking/truck gun. Not looking for anyone to make a decision for me, just want opinions, and points that I haven't considered. Thanks.