So, how did this happen?

[randy]

Other than your shotgun how did you like the class?

[quig]

The shotgun issue was a bit of a bummer, but otherwise, the class was good. I know what I need to work on. I feel much better about shotgun loading and how to practice.

[bjl333]

You problem is with the barrel and choke tube. You mentioned the barrel was set up with thin walls, I am assuming from Briley. If I am not mistaken the thinwalls are not set up to shoot slugs, especially with a mod choke. Other factors might have contributed ... Did the barrel have other work done ??? Like lenghten forcing cone, backboring. Because all that and the tight choke/slug combo could've caused the blown barrel.

[quig]

Yes the barrel had pretty much all the mods. Lengthen forcing cone and all. I think the life of the barrel was at it's end.

At the very least, my new barrel will not be touched, stock all the way. I was anticipating on opening the gas ports to cycle lighter loads, but to my surprise, all I had to do was put an extra O-ring, and all the 7.5 game loads cycled without an issue. I am sure my shotgun being older/well broken in, had something to do with this.

Thanks for the input, I'll keep everyone posted if anything else comes up.

[aippi]

Don't forget to take that extra barrel seal out if you go to shoot a heavy load. Yell if you can't find the barrel you want as I finally got all my back orders of 11-87P barrels in. Only thing is they are designed for heavy loads and your 11-87 will not cycle the light stuff with one of these Police barrels. Of course at the factory armorers course the extra barrel seal was a no no and I have never told anyone to do that. You figured it out on your own.