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    Default Barrel shortened.

    Has anyone had a barrel cut down and re threaded? Did it change that pattern much? Like going from 26 to 24" or even 27 to 24. Wonder if performance takes a hit?
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    I thought about shortening mine, too. The folks at the Kick's factory (Hiltonia, GA) said they could do it.
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    Yes, had a 26" 20ga barrel cut down and re-threaded to 24" this past year. Very pleased with the results, no loss of performance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Professor View Post
    I thought about shortening mine, too. The folks at the Kick's factory (Hiltonia, GA) said they could do it.
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    It'll change your pellet velocity, but I doubt you'll notice.
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    If you don't notice a change, then why would you do it? Just wondering?
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    It can drop your velocity 15-25 FPS per inch that is removed. I did my 1974 1100 28" bbl to 24" and installed Winchoke tubes, all good, didn't notice any difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Relentlous View Post
    If you don't notice a change, then why would you do it? Just wondering?
    I imagine he doesn't want to lose performance by making barrel shorter and thus easier to get around in the woods with. He's not looking to gain performance from cutting it down, just ergonomics. I think....
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