this issue of 2 1/2" chamber lengthening applies to all guns with fluid steel barrels and not just to fox doubleguns...
it all boils down to the barrel wall thicknesses in front of the chambers...a rule of thumb used by some gunsmiths is to not lengthen chambers, if the metal removed leaves the barrel walls in front of the chambers, less than .090 of an inch...
as to value, shooters like their guns to be capable of safely shooting readily available field loads. and they consider 2 3/4 chambers to be added value...some others, on the other hand will use any non factory alteration to a gun as an excuse to chisel your asking price...
experience is the best teacher. and safety should be our most important consideration. so, when considering any barrel alteration, bring your gun to an experienced smith with the tools and expertise to do the job right and not leave you with an unsafe gun...
Last edited by ed good; 07/07/24 12:43 PM.
