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    Forcing cone question Archived Message

    Posted by William Norton on October 12, 2017, 1:39 pm

    I have read a lot about lengthening forcing cones, especially in vintage shotguns, and have entertained the idea of having my 1948 12 gauge Field cones lengthened. I read a statement from the Legend Lives book that states, "The forcing cones for all LC Smith shotguns and for all gauges were tapered 1 7/8" in 12 1/2" from the chamber to the bore".

    What exactly does this mean? Sounds like the forcing cones are longer and have more taper than many of the newest shotguns produced today.


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