Well, I did have it sleeved --- the whole enchalada.
Why 32" barrels? Because I also did handling prediction calculations and I needed the extra length to get the swing efforts I wanted. I have kept track of the handling characteristic numbers of guns I've used for several years and had a tolerance range for weight, balance (teeter-totter), unmounted swing effort and mounted swing effort. The problem was that there is no MOI measurement in the UK. So, I had to make up a set of barrel specs that would be acceptable and useful to the sleever.
The result was a gun within tolerance on all four numbers. I love it and am shooting it increasing well. It is bored mod right and full left. It is fed 3/4 oz loads and puff balls skeet targets when I do my part. It is usable on trap, but really needs a higher stock. I haven't had the time yet to really wring it out on 5-stand or sporting clays.
The stock and barrels were better than I expected. There is a small "wart" where the upper rib is welded --- but then, it isn't a best work gun.
I can't imagine a better looking and shooting Woodward BLE for $4500. I have no worry about getting my money back as it will not be for sale in my shooting lifetime.
DDA
