BuckNrut Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Does anyone know if the lapping procedure in this forum would work for a 12-ga smooth bore barrel? I have one that is over 20 yrs old, and the scratches from riffled slugs is getting very noticeable. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailmanmark Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Lapping Generally lapping is only done on fully rifled barrels. I do not believe you would see any difference by lapping a smooth bore. On the other hand, it could'nt hurt even if it is just to smooth out those scratches. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Do you have actual scratches or is it leading in the barrel? I would have a hard time believing the soft lead slugs would mar a smooth bore barrel. Brownells offers a barrel bore hone for polishing the bore of a shotgun barrel. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=647&st=080-607-212ab&s=2761 These work really well but as with any abrasive, caution must be used to prevent further damage. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Do you have actual scratches or is it leading in the barrel? I would have a hard time believing the soft lead slugs would mar a smooth bore barrel. Brownells offers a barrel bore hone for polishing the bore of a shotgun barrel. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=647&st=080-607-212ab&s=2761 These work really well but as with any abrasive, caution must be used to prevent further damage. hangunnr Interesting site, I marked it to check it out in further detail later. I use the bore snake on my shot gun and ML and like the results I get from that device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sorry for not getting back in here sooner - school comes first, and finals are next week. I've got to thank you guys for your input. Hangunnr and Flintlock were on the mark. I use some solvent for lead fouling on a brass brush, and voila! no more "scratches". And after all those YEARS of being in the barrel. Maybe I should use the stuff more often - at least once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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