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Hi, does anyone know if these are still made or sold anywhere ? I have the 12/16 type but was looking for the 20 gauge/bore or the universal type with the interchangeable head.
I've got a pair of 20 barrels on the bench with a nasty dent that's pretty close to the choke, I've got most of it out but would like to do some measuring before I carry on. It was at that point I remembered that my gauge won't fit down the hole.
Did a quick search on the Internet but no luck, Brownells don't list them any more. There are other makes but they're a bit to pricey for me at present.
Any ideas please gentlemen ?
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I think the Skeets gauges are gone. I had heard that they will repair the old ones, but, aren't selling new ones.
A pity, as not everyone needs or wants a Hosford's set. Hosford's=Very nice, very expensive, and used but once on a new gun.
If, by chance, you discover an option that costs about what a Skeet's did, post it here. I have access to a 12/16 Skeet's, would like to own a 20/28 set.
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There is a guy on Trapshooters.com who makes bore gauges for 12's for $95 (or at least he used to). If you could put together a group order, he might be able to build something for 20's (maybe through 28?). I have one that is .640-.800 that I used for 12s and 10s and am very happy with it. His name is Kenny Helderlein. If anyone wants it, PM me for his contact info assuming it is still current.
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Thanks Ted,
I feared they may be out of production. That's a shame, they were good affordable tools, I'd never had a problem with mine and found it to be reasonably accurate, never needed to determine depth of pits etc but it saved me buying a couple of lemons in the past.
I didn't know Hosford made them to be honest, I have their dent raising set and wall thickness gauge and found both to be easy to use.
I'll have a look on their site, I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get one from somewhere.
I'll keep trawling the Internet aswell, if anything turns up I'll let you know.
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Dan, thanks for that too, there must be a demand for specialist tools like that, may be worth asking the question.
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No longer available. But as noted above, old ones can be repaired. I used the Skeet's contact info and had mine fixed, promptly and at a very reasonable price.
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Can/will Skeets provide a second head for your old Skeets Mike? I have a couple 12's and would love a small bore head to add or change one for 20/28's. I got lucky and bought my second one off EBay for less than 30 bucks. Worth checking for them on EBay. They pop up several times a year for not too much money.
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There is a guy on Trapshooters.com who makes bore gauges for 12's for $95 (or at least he used to). If you could put together a group order, he might be able to build something for 20's (maybe through 28?). I have one that is .640-.800 that I used for 12s and 10s and am very happy with it. His name is Kenny Helderlein. If anyone wants it, PM me for his contact info assuming it is still current. I have one of his gauges. To be honest, I think they are a better quality gauge. As easy to use as the Skeets (I have a Skeets also). The fellow who makes them is great to deal with. I'd recommend them any time. Good Luck! Greg
Gregory J. Westberg
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The gentleman on the Trapshooters website has a very loyal following and his prices are low. He will make 20-28 as well as 10-12-16. $125 plus shipping for dial, $50 more for digital. He has pictures on the For Sale Vendors subforum. He is Gary and his phone number is 406-961-3311. He also makes cases for the gauges, and offers free shipping until December 20, and will make a gauge up to eight feel long. Yup, eight feet.
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The gentleman on the Trapshooters website has a very loyal following and his prices are low. He will make 20-28 as well as 10-12-16. $125 plus shipping for dial, $50 more for digital. He has pictures on the For Sale Vendors subforum. He is Gary and his phone number is 406-961-3311. He also makes cases for the gauges, and offers free shipping until December 20, and will make a gauge up to eight feel long. Yup, eight feet. I believe this is it: http://www.theunloader.com/His website say 8" to 18". How does one decide which length is appropriate?
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