model 12 20 ga advice

[fitoo1]

I have a Winchester Model 12 in 20 gauge. It used to be a 28"bbl modified choke. The barrel is plain. I need to put a bead on it and square up the crown. The bbl is very thin this area(it was cut off at 23.5". Is there a bead available(in my mind Im thinking a ramped bead like on the A5. I guess what I think the problem is is that the bbl is too thin to drill AND tap. Im thinking drilled and a bead glued in or skip the drilling and glue on a ramped bead of some sort after squaring the bore. Any advice?

 

[Jim Watson]

There are bases made to be soldered down. I don't know if glue would hold, you could call Brownell's tech support and ask.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=5217&s=12269

 

[fitoo1]

Thanks Jim thats exactly what I was looking for. There is a product from loc-tite that Ive read about that one can use in leu of silver soldering. From what I understand It holds up just as well and is easier to use.

Thanks again.

 

[Jim Watson]

Oh, really?
What number Loctite is that?

 

[fitoo1]

yeah...I dont know. Maybe red...Im still looking for the article I saw it in. When I find it ill post it.

Call me Cletus, but I would think careful application of some jb weld would do the trick...no?

 

[Jim K]

IMHO, JBWeld won't hold. Shotgun beads are usually screwed in; there aren't many threads, but 1-2 is enough.

Jim

 

[JohnBT]

This is the only thing I recall seeing in the Brownell's catalog. I've never used it. John

BLACK MAX #380 ADHESIVE - Instantly glue on shotgun sights, sight ramps or make fast repairs to vent ribs and beads. Adheres instantly, cures fast. Toughened with elastomers for greater resistance to impact and vibration, and for increased shear strength. Flat black color.

SPECS: Cyanoacrylate liquid, squeeze tube. .10 fl. oz. (3 mL).

297-380-040
Loctite® Black Max $7.85