I've got an H&R/NEF single shot 12 ga, and I'm planning on shortening the barrel and stock. I know that min length is 18 inches (i'm going to go for 18 1/2 to be on the safe side), but I'm not sure how it is measured. Does the 18 inches include the chamber?
Also, I hear that overall length should be at least 26 inches. If I cut the stock where I want to, my overall length should be about 31 inches, so I should be safe there, right?
I'm doing this because I want a short, light gun that takes down easily (the NEF is pretty darn easy, just one screw). It's going to be my "camp" gun. My plan is to take it apart and stuff it into my Backpack. On some trips I might be hiking a bit, so small and light is a good thing. Another advantage to useing the NEF for this project is that fact that if I mess up, getting a new barrel will be cheap and easy...
I think it might also make a good emergancy gun. I've seen "12 ga flares" for sale at the local sporting goods stores. They sell little flare pistols that are made with these things in mind, but I'm wondering if they would work out of a regular shotgun?
Also, I hear that overall length should be at least 26 inches. If I cut the stock where I want to, my overall length should be about 31 inches, so I should be safe there, right?
I'm doing this because I want a short, light gun that takes down easily (the NEF is pretty darn easy, just one screw). It's going to be my "camp" gun. My plan is to take it apart and stuff it into my Backpack. On some trips I might be hiking a bit, so small and light is a good thing. Another advantage to useing the NEF for this project is that fact that if I mess up, getting a new barrel will be cheap and easy...
I think it might also make a good emergancy gun. I've seen "12 ga flares" for sale at the local sporting goods stores. They sell little flare pistols that are made with these things in mind, but I'm wondering if they would work out of a regular shotgun?