Originally Posted By: skeettx
OK, here goes, YES, the chokes have been worn out of some guns.
I am talking about some OLD guns. I have seen side by sides that can almost cut your finger on the choke end. Whether is was from shooting or cleaning, I do not know. These barrels were made of soft steel or iron. In fact I know of one gun that was practically cyl/cyl and when made was full/full. The current owner had hunted with if with great success and decided to retire the gun and get a new one. Of course since his old gun was full/full that is what he bought. He he he, he either missed or shredded the bird. Had to have her opened up.
Mike


This is common on well used muzzleloaders. However, I suspect it's more from the ramrod than from shooting.

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