Looking for Barrel "Browning Sweet Sixteen" - The Firearms Forum

maint.man · 12-05-2008, 01:15 PM

Any Ideas, where to find one? Thanks.

TRAP55 · 12-13-2008, 01:48 PM

www.corsonsbarrels.com

maint.man · 12-19-2008, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the lead. My grandfathers "Sweet 16" Belgian Browning has a big Poly choke that works OK. But it looks really bad.

Thanks Again

TRAP55 · 12-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Then another option is to send the barrel to Briley, have them remove the adjustable choke, and install screw in chokes.
If it were me, while it was there, I'd have them lengthen the forcing cone (reduces recoil and improves the shot pattern), and if the barrel walls are thick enough, have it back bored.
http://www.briley.com/index.asp?Page...=Custom&ID=122

WRC · 12-26-2008, 11:00 PM

I have an older Ruger Red Label with fixed chokes. I contacted Ruger years ago and they told me the walls were too thin to install screw-in chokes. Most I contacted told me they would do it for a price. I listened to the manufacturer. Can only suggest you do the same.

TRAP55 · 12-27-2008, 02:49 PM

WRC, Ruger was just covering their backsides. Too many anti gun attorneys ready to jump on the major gun makers because they know where the money is. That's why Ruger stamps a disclaimer novella on their pistol barrels.
Jess Briley perfected the "thin wall" choke tube for shotguns like yours. If there is the slightest risk of converting a certain barrel, Briley will tell you so over the phone. You'll never realize the full potential of your shotgun without them. The difference in the pattern between the factory Browning Invector Plus tubes, and the Briley tubes in my Brownings, are like night and day.

12-05-2008, 01:15 PM	#1
maint.man Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 6	Looking for Barrel "Browning Sweet Sixteen" Any Ideas, where to find one? Thanks. -->

12-13-2008, 01:48 PM	#2
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Looking for Barrel "Browning Sweet Sixteen" www.corsonsbarrels.com __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

12-19-2008, 10:15 PM	#3
maint.man Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 6	Re: Looking for Barrel "Browning Sweet Sixteen" Thanks for the lead. My grandfathers "Sweet 16" Belgian Browning has a big Poly choke that works OK. But it looks really bad. Thanks Again

12-21-2008, 06:09 PM	#4
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Looking for Barrel "Browning Sweet Sixteen" Then another option is to send the barrel to Briley, have them remove the adjustable choke, and install screw in chokes. If it were me, while it was there, I'd have them lengthen the forcing cone (reduces recoil and improves the shot pattern), and if the barrel walls are thick enough, have it back bored. http://www.briley.com/index.asp?Page...=Custom&ID=122 __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

12-26-2008, 11:00 PM	#5
WRC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 42	Re: Looking for Barrel "Browning Sweet Sixteen" I have an older Ruger Red Label with fixed chokes. I contacted Ruger years ago and they told me the walls were too thin to install screw-in chokes. Most I contacted told me they would do it for a price. I listened to the manufacturer. Can only suggest you do the same.

12-27-2008, 02:49 PM	#6
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Looking for Barrel "Browning Sweet Sixteen" WRC, Ruger was just covering their backsides. Too many anti gun attorneys ready to jump on the major gun makers because they know where the money is. That's why Ruger stamps a disclaimer novella on their pistol barrels. Jess Briley perfected the "thin wall" choke tube for shotguns like yours. If there is the slightest risk of converting a certain barrel, Briley will tell you so over the phone. You'll never realize the full potential of your shotgun without them. The difference in the pattern between the factory Browning Invector Plus tubes, and the Briley tubes in my Brownings, are like night and day. __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum