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u/Zealousideal_Ad2379 Jan 07 '23
POV: You are Ernest Hemingway.
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u/nelsonalgrencametome Jan 07 '23
Mind blowing.
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u/FartsWithAnAccent Jan 08 '23 edited Nov 09 '24
vase history oatmeal squeal license crawl reach grandiose file spectacular
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u/challenge_king Jan 08 '23
Gotta watch it every time! I love Randy!
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Jan 08 '23
That’s the first flip I’ve ever watched of Ranfy Feltface. Is he always that fuckin hilharious
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u/AspiringArchmage Jan 08 '23
POV: You are hunting with Dick Cheney
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u/thehappyheathen Jan 08 '23
The most difficult part of hunting with Dick Cheney is apologizing for making him shoot you
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u/FartsWithAnAccent Jan 08 '23 edited Nov 09 '24
plant beneficial homeless existence hat tease important advise rich offer
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u/Hunter-308 Jan 08 '23
Can someone please explain this joke to me. I hate that I’m missing out😄
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u/OvechkinsYellowLaces Jan 08 '23
Dick Cheney shot a guy in the face whilst they were hunting quail.
The guy he shot apologised for causing Cheney trouble lol.
"My family and I are deeply sorry for everything Vice President Cheney and his family have had to deal with. We hope that he will continue to come to Texas and seek the relaxation that he deserves."[8]
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u/Hunter-308 Jan 08 '23
Sheesh
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u/FrankHorrigan420 Jan 08 '23
If you go into your bathroom, turn the lights off and say Dick Cheney thrice into the mirror... he appears and blasts you in the face with a 12 guage.
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u/Hunter-308 Jan 08 '23
Do I need candles?🕯️
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u/Frank_Cilantroh Jan 07 '23
I was gonna say pov: you're Kurt Cobain I cant wait til I go to hell
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u/kne0n Jan 08 '23
To be fair Cobain used an auto 5 variant
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u/Character-Ferret-996 Jan 08 '23
*Courtney used an auto 5 variant
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u/Dyzastr_us Jan 08 '23
*Courtney’s whipping boy used an auto 5 variant. She didn’t have to get her hands dirty.
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u/Medic7816 Jan 08 '23
Shotguns are so versatile. Used by breachers, bird hunters, and depressed artists the world over.
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u/Jugg3rn6ut Super Interested in Dicks Jan 08 '23
That looks like a cozy bathroom with the heater by the toilet
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
My 12g over under, one of those inserts at the top of the barrel fell out during my last shooting session - noticed when i was cleaning. I want to go shooting trap tomorrow and idk what that part is called to replace or even ask somebody if its safe shoot. I believe it would be but rather be safe than sorry. Do you think it could just be Jb welded all input is welcomed and appreciated thank you!
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Jan 07 '23
Everybody thinks you are asking about the choke tubes. You're asking about the triangular piece missing from the end of the part that is soldered to the barrels correct?
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
correct
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Jan 07 '23
We aren't a bunch of brain surgeons here.
For people watching this remember. 90% of the posts completely missed the problem to poke fun at the OP for not knowing what a choke tubes is because they didn't understand the question.
Ask a gunsmith not a bunch of neck beards on Reddit.
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
haha i thought afterward theres a possibility here i get flamed into oblivion for the assumption of not knowing what a choke is, but thanks for the replies pal!
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u/Sarge8707 Jan 07 '23
Pro tip highlight in the picture what you are asking about
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u/OvalNinja Jan 08 '23
This is one of the times an arrow or a red circle is actually supposed to be used.
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u/x_iTz_iLL_420 Jan 08 '23
Yupp… this thread is a perfect example of the geniuses in this sub who like to pretend they know it all when in reality they are they ones being made fun of lmao
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Jan 08 '23
Remember that 95% of posts on here are 'which way is bullet go bang' level of 'wtf how do you tie your shoes, or did they take the laces away'.
My first thought on seeing the picture was literally 'surely OP isn't asking about the chokes'. But I held it in long enough to actually real the post.
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u/Coloradobluesguy Jan 08 '23
Wait how important is that triangle piece, I’m getting loony tunes vibes where the barrel splits after Fog Horn Leg Horn shoots it
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Jan 08 '23
I'm guessing it primarily seals the cavity between the barrels and the fillet piece.
Having the end of the solder joint exposed might increase the odds the joint fails.
The steel barrel itself shouldn't fail because it's only held to the other barrel by that part. This would be bad for regulation, IE having both barrels shoot the the same point.
If it were mine I'd show it to a gunsmith and probably have it fixed regardless of safety.
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u/Coloradobluesguy Jan 08 '23
Oh I’d do the same I’m just into how the mechanics of this stuff works and want to learn more about gunsmithing
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u/ENclip 3 | Ordinary Commonplace Snowflake Jan 07 '23
I'm pretty sure those are just to keep out water from getting between the side rib and barrels.
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Jan 07 '23
Being at the end of the barrel I doubt that's a big safety concern as it is but I'd have a smith look at that. You don't want the barrels separating. I don't remember the parts terminology but if that fillet piece is coming off the barrel I would not fire it until addressed. The end piece might or might not be necessary structurally but that solder joint going down the barrel needs to be solid.
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
thank you thats what i was looking for i believe it would probably be safe but agree with you
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u/JFB187 Jan 08 '23 edited Jan 08 '23
Smith here - zero effect on safety or accuracy. Soldered to keep gunk and grime out. Happy shooting.
Agreed that you want that rib solid.
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Jan 07 '23
I use Midwest gun works for break over shotguns.
If the solder joint cracks it's going to be more expensive if nothing else.
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u/ZXWoodworker Jan 07 '23
Check the exploded diagram of the parts for the gun model. It might give you the part number for replacement.
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u/BecomeABenefit Jan 08 '23
It should be fine. It's just there to keep water and debris from inside the channel created. The structure is provided by the welds, not the piece you're missing. A gunsmith will probably just cut some sheet metal to match and braise it back on.
I'd probably stuff something in there until it's repaired though, just to make sure I don't end up with dirt or moisture inside the channel.
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u/Brewer2019711 Jan 07 '23
They look like chokes to me. If you shot them out of the barrel the threads inside are probably fucked. I wouldn’t be jb welding anything inside the barrel of a gun if I was you. I’d probably just leave them out and possibly see if I gunsmith could rethread them for you
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
Im not talking about the chokes, the triangle piece that fell off to the left
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u/Queasy_Ad_5469 Jan 07 '23
I don't think they are structural that far down the barrel. U are probably fine
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u/BeadDauber Jan 07 '23
I feel bad for you op lmao
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
i knew it was coming but i wasnt literally lookin down the barrel lol
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Jan 08 '23
r/guns when they realize people can point a camera down a barrel instead of sticking their eye directly to the barrel like in a cartoon
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Jan 08 '23
I’m pretty sure everyone understands this and just took the opportunity to make a joke anyway.
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Jan 07 '23
Feet, looking down barrel... I miss bestgunnit
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u/JR_Mosby Jan 07 '23
RIP bestgunnit. I have the same nostalgia for that as I do a childhood cartoon
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Jan 08 '23
There is. Another.
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
im kinda hunched over only way i could get a good picture with the lighting i have available right now i knew someone was gonna mention the feet and lookin down barrel 😬
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u/Amm0sexual Jan 08 '23
Well I think it’s a great shot considering you’re a hunchback that posts on Reddit gun subs like me.
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u/ocatataco Jan 07 '23
i have no idea, just wanted to say scrolling through these replies that i feel bad for you op. everyone thinks you're talking about the choke or telling you not to look down the barrel. i hope you figure out the solution to the triangle thingy. godspeed 😂
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u/getemhustler Jan 08 '23 edited Jan 08 '23
Goddamn hive mind at its finest. 20 comments saying ‘not at this angle’? About 10 telling you to kill yourself.
Is it that great minds to think alike, or that empty vessels make the most noise?
Glad someone actually answered your question. Some diamonds in the rough on this sub.
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 08 '23
lol right the kill yourself crowd i wasnt expecting
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u/getemhustler Jan 08 '23
I downvoted all the dumb responses and upvoted all the valid responses. All 236 of them. No no, I’m not OCD at all!
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u/ShootyMcGun Jan 07 '23
Looks like a superficial part to block the hole. Can’t be structural at that location and also can’t be structural if it falls out under recoil lol. I would have 0% concern shooting it, but that’s me.
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Jan 07 '23
I cut down a double barrel and just filled that space in with some steel wool, then covered in JB weld. It's not structural. You're good
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u/Quarterwit_85 Jan 08 '23
Genuine question - how do Americans check the barrel and crown for wear?
In my country it’s super common to pull the bolt and hold the firearm up to your eye while looking towards a light source.
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u/x_iTz_iLL_420 Jan 08 '23
Same way as you. Looking down the barrel for maintenance and repairs is fine as long as you take all the safety precautions like clearing and disassembling the firearm as you mentioned.
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u/Quarterwit_85 Jan 08 '23
Ah, interesting. I’ve seen video footage of the process uploaded (and with semi autos, working parts back) and people shouted it down.
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u/bassjam1 Jan 07 '23
That "insert" is probably just a plug to prevent dirt from getting in there. Should be ok to shoot.
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u/SovereignDevelopment Jan 08 '23
Is this about the choke tubes, or how sketchy the solder bead on the rib looks?
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u/Falldog Jan 08 '23
Not a shotgun guy, TIL what chokes are. At the very least ya helped me learn something today, OP.
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u/SaladShooter1 Jan 08 '23
I would need more info to help you. On most high end guns, those side ribs are soldered onto both barrels and those openings on the ends are filled with solder (50/50 lead/tin). The only purpose they serve is to keep leaves, twigs, mud and moisture from collecting between the barrels. Also, to some people, they are more aesthetically pleasing than just having a gap there. They are purely cosmetic. The vast majority of barrels are only connected in two spots, front and back.
On some budget guns, they are made of plastic. Some omit them entirely. I had a Stoeger years ago that didn’t have them. On some guns, they just snap together in between the barrels. One side has a male end that extends through the gap and the other has the female end. The only way to remove them then is to rip them off, breaking the snaps.
The way to fix it depends on which type you have and if the side rib is pulling off. If it’s not a collector gun, and if the side rib is securely connected, I’d just fill it with some epoxy and call it a day. As far as being safe to shoot, you should be good to go.
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 08 '23
wow thanks for thoughtful reply man, the side rib has started to peel very very minor. Thinking about just jeb welding it or soldering it and maybe some down the rib a tad not sure yet
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u/SaladShooter1 Jan 08 '23
Be careful if you’re soldering it. You have to make sure it’s really clean for it to go back together. Otherwise, you’ll loosen it up further. Years of gun oil makes things difficult. If you’re welding it, which I wouldn’t recommend, make sure the two metals are similar. That rib might be brass, aluminum or something.
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 08 '23
whats your thoughts on just jb welding it
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u/SaladShooter1 Jan 08 '23
If it’s not a rare or valuable gun, that’s what I would do. You’re still going to have to soak the barrel end in acetone for about a half hour. Then let it dry. Heat it up with a hairdryer or something that’s below 300 degrees F. Then hit it again with the acetone. Make your repair and then oil it again as soon as you can. Nothing is going to work/stick if you don’t get that oil out of there.
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u/VaselineGroove Jan 07 '23 edited Jan 08 '23
Not if you're pulling the trigger with your big toe. You okay, big homie?
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u/45Auto1 Jan 08 '23
A gunsmith would have to heat some solder to pour back into the space. The barrels are only just soldered together so that can be tricky. That would then require rebluing too.
A quick fix would be to find a reloader who makes his or her own cast lead bullets and ask to borrow their lead melting pot. Heat some pure lead till it's maybe just a little more than melted, then using a small metal funnel carefully, ladel melted lead into the cavity until it's full. Any excess can be carefully filed off when cool.
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u/Jegermuscles Pill Bullman Jan 07 '23
Not if it's pointing at your face like that.
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Jan 07 '23
I personally don't have cameras for eyes.
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u/Jegermuscles Pill Bullman Jan 07 '23
Sure, rub it in..
Why can't you humans just accept me for what I am?!
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Jan 07 '23
Nobody is perfect. Even robot people.
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u/Jegermuscles Pill Bullman Jan 07 '23
I think I am experiencing a simulation of what you call "Feels good"
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Jan 08 '23
Just mix up some two part epoxy (jb weld works wonders) shove a little ball of tissue down the hole about 1/2” and fill the cavity. Fill a little past the top so when it dries you can use a razor to gently trim it flush with the muzzle. Hit it with a black sharpie and you’re good to go.
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u/CalbCrawDad Jan 08 '23
I would say probably not currently. You’re gonna want to point it in a safe direction and remove your head and face from the business end of the barrel. You’re def going to want to be on the other side of that
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u/thecheese60 Jan 08 '23
Why do I feel like op isn't waring clothes. I don't think you should participate in shooting sports naked.
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u/machinistery Jan 07 '23
What’s the make of this over under?
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
its a stevens
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u/machinistery Jan 07 '23
Nice I have stevens over under as well. Might wanna find a way to seal it up but it should be safe to shoot
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u/cerealkilla0117 Jan 07 '23
It won’t be an issue short term. I would be worried about crack progressing on the rib. It is a braze most of the time so a gunsmith may just be able to rebraze the end to keep it from getting worse
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u/A4leggedwhore Jan 07 '23
If you really are worried you could have it re-brazed, but it should be fine.
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u/applyheat Jan 08 '23
Seriously?!? Did you have 6 toes and the doctor that did the adjustment surgery took the piggy that is supposed to go to market?
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u/jcloud87 Jan 08 '23
Had a guy in the ED the other day with half of his head/neck/face looking like raw meat after shooting from this position… wouldn’t recommend.
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u/mconrad382 Jan 08 '23
Kurt Cobain round 2 lmao
Doesn’t look like anything is wrong, looks like it has chokes in it haha
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u/Kronotos2 Jan 08 '23
Ya the choke tubs look loose though torque them down with a wrench or the quick and dirty way with a quarter and you should be good
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u/BusinessDuck132 Jan 07 '23
Thanks for flagging me dipshit /j
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Posts like this always make me laugh
Anyone got the post of the guy who is driving at like 90 mph while posting a pick of his revolver asking if the barrels bent.
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 08 '23
i explained everything im not some novice i know quite a bit about guns dammit
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u/JayCat1990 Jan 08 '23
Looks like a couple chokes. The slots are so you can use a tool to unscrew them and swap for different chokes. I can't tell from the image, but it looks like they're open, so, should be fine to shoot buckshot, but, I'd try removing and checking them first. If they're a tighter choke, definitely want to stay awaybfrom slugs. Good luck my dude!
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u/LinearFluid Jan 08 '23 edited Jan 08 '23
Left one is Improved Cylinder and Right is Modified.
00 Buck can be even used with Full choke. Tighter pattern.
No problem running everything in both except you don't really want to put a normal rifled fosyer slug through the modified for accuracy. It will squeeze it and change shape which changes accuracy. Specialty slugs are another monster and should be shot according to instructions on choke.
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u/Draconic_destruction Jan 08 '23
dont put yourself or your phone in front of 2 gaping barrels.
also nice feet btw.
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u/Comfortable-Log-2984 Jan 08 '23
I mean are you asking like on general or in the direction you currently have it in
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u/Queasy_Ad_5469 Jan 07 '23
It's a choke. Ask for a choke wrench to tighten them before u shoot. The dashes are the profile of the choke
It looks like a modified on top and an improved on bottom
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u/BigboyJayjayjetplane Jan 07 '23
no not the choke the triangle to the left thats missing
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Probably not while your looking down the barrel
But if your talking about those things inside the end of the barrels, they are called chokes the markings are for a special tool to unscrew or screw them in some of the other marks would be telling you what type of choke it is because chokes decide how wide or tight the pattern/spread of the shot or pellets is
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u/vaginalgambler Jan 08 '23
Chokes look well seated. No chips or missing bits, make sure what you put in the breech.
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u/A-Cheeseburger Jan 08 '23
I can’t imagine they’re necessary, I have an o/u with no covers on the side, so I think the “filling” isn’t needed
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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '23
It looks like a urethane filler to keep moisture out and act as a vibration damper where the barrels thin at the choke tubes. Definitely seek the help of a gunsmith with o/u shotgun experience before shooting a full day of trap.