it would be interesting to know current comparative costs...and of course shooting results after sleeving, as well as weight and balance changes...
last time i had a gun sleeved was over ten years ago, so i have no current info on cost, etc...
anybody else?
Sleeve job on my 16 bore Watson by Kirk Merrington cost me $4,000. Breakout is below:
-sleeve barrels: $1,900
-tubes: $500
-new ribs: $600
-engraving: $600
-blue barrels: $400
Total: $4,000
Gun had been stored improperly and had major pitting. Weight and balance are excellent. Shoots very well. Was worth every penny. A hunting partner offered me a good deal more than the gun is worth. Gun is a gift for my father. You really have to see the quality of Kirk's work to understand.
Given costs involved, I would be hesitant to have this work done on anything lower than a BV2 using Rocketman's valuation method.
