bulge behind fixed choke ??

[usedto]

Jeez, do you need a friggin' picture? And you wonder why they're trying to enforce more restrictions on gun ownership!

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/jan/01/mcminn-county-man-killed-by-exploding-gun-barrel/

[ysr_racer]

Here's the deal. He's gotten a bunch of answers, but asking on the internet whether a gun is safe to shoot, is like asking for a medical diagnosis over the internet.

The responses are not very valid.

Would you shoot a gun because some guy on the internet named "funky monkey 235" said it was ok?

You want a valid answer? Take it to a qualified gunsmith, or replace the barrel.

There's your valid answer.

[mjsweims]

A bulged barrel is an indicator that something has failed. Don't use it until it has been checked by a competent gunsmith who is familiar with bulged barrels. They can be fixed. Try calling Briley for a recommendation - I think they do repairs.