RC Parker Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I have a new M2 24" I'm using for clays and 3-gun. I'm sending it to Magna-port for porting, and they can lengthen the forcing cone at the same time for $55. Anybody think this is a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPSC Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I think you might see more benefit from the forcing cone work then the barrel porting. But, that is subjective at best so you will have see how it works for you. The cost sounds reasonable. GTPSC BlackBore Chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Parker Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm thinking about porting to help reduce muzzle climb on 2nd shots. I just can't get around the concept that if the forcing cone work is more beneficial and only costs $55, why don't I already have it from the factory on a $1200 gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob72 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm thinking about porting to help reduce muzzle climb on 2nd shots. I just can't get around the concept that if the forcing cone work is more beneficial and only costs $55, why don't I already have it from the factory on a $1200 gun? "Because you are a knuckle-dragging American who shoots his guns too much. If the chokes do not help you, it is help you do not need...," to paraphrase what was said to a friend, over the phone, with similar questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPSC Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Lengthening the forcing cone will help lessen deformation of the pellets when transitioning between the chamber and the bore. Most of the shotguns in the last ten years have forcing cones with more length when compared to the older shotguns. Barrel porting means that should you dislike the blast that is now closer to you than before, your barrel is still ported and you can't change it. At least with a ported choke, you can always take it out and put a non-ported choke in. Muzzle climb is a hard one to quantify. A ported barrel is also somewhat harder to clean (I have a shotgun with a ported barrel). GTPSC BlackBore Chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye33 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm one who doesn't buy that porting does all that much. I had my beretta trap done and I don't see any difference. I'd try a ported tube first than decide if you'd like the barrel done. I get better patterns with the ported tube anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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