Lefever 16 - should I cut it

[willie]

At this point you have a very fine cylinder bore coach gun. I seriously doubt that choke tubes would add to the gun's usefulness. 16 gauge buckshot is limited to a narrow choice so experimentation is limited. Modern shotgun shell wads enclose the shot and this arrangement will make your cylinder chokes shoot a tad tighter. Also, larger shot sizes(6 compared to 8)will usually result in tighter patterns. I say this because you may wish to include the Ithaca on squirrel or rabbit hunts. For quail hunting you have a good companion too. For more information about any topic pertaining to patterns, loads, and suitable gunsmiths, you might consult this outfit. ballisticproducts.com

[Hambo]

Since you've no choke left, you could also try 16ga slugs.

[NH Shooter]

A few photos of the Fudd gun sporting 20" tubes (sans front sight);

[NH Shooter]

Since you've no choke left, you could also try 16ga slugs.

Indeed! I'm not counting on the POA/POI being very close beyond 25 yards, but I will be finding out. :-)

[mmc45414]

Since you've no choke left, you could also try 16ga slugs.

Do I remember something about not shooting slugs in side by sides? Something about stressing the joint between the barrels?

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[NH Shooter]

Do I remember something about not shooting slugs in side by sides? Something about stressing the joint between the barrels?

A quick search did not reveal any problems doing so.

With no choke and equal weight-velocity compared to shot, I can't think of any reason slugs would be any harder on the gun. Getting them to hit the target out of a SxS is another matter.

[Irelander]

Looks great! Any reason you didn't want to go 18"?

[NH Shooter]

Looks great! Any reason you didn't want to go 18"?

Thanks!

Strictly aesthetics. I was thinking 21" as it would still fit in my travel duffel diagonally, but 20" fits perfectly.

[NH Shooter]

HiViz sight installed, drilled & tapped rib for 6-48 screw included with sight. Here's Mr. Fudd's business end, hopefully will test fire and pattern this weekend;

[jandbj]

Looks great! If you find yourself in the southern part of the state sometime, come shoot clay birds some Saturday morning in Mont Vernon for $4/25 shots. Be a great workout for the chopped fudd gun.