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Shotgun Adapters Shoot Other Calibers
Three years ago I interviewed Ray Banister about adapters for shotguns that let you shoot other calibers (Vol. 40, Issue 3). With various inserts, a shotgun can shoot a .22, 9 mm, 45 Colt, 410, or .38 special ammunition.

    I decided to test out the .38 special adapter and ordered the 8-in. rifled Pathfinder model from Gun Adapters in Miles City, Mont. The adapter is heavy and well made with 2 O-rings. It slips easily into a 12-gauge shotgun barrel, and the .38 special bullets load and eject like a shotgun shell.

    Though I didn’t have a shotgun with a scope, I was able to consistently hit the target. I didn’t try a 100-yard shot because I didn’t have a scope. But I’m confident that shots would have been accurate - definitely more accurate than when shooting a pistol. There was no kick, and the shotgun with the adapter also seemed a little quieter than a pistol.

    The adapter worked as promised and it seems to be a great way for a person on a limited budget to expand caliber options. For the best accuracy, it would be helpful to have a shotgun with rails to mount a scope.

    Less expensive rifled adapters start around $40, but they are shorter (3-in.) and less accurate. Smooth bore versions start at $25.

    All the adapters are small enough to carry when hunting with a shotgun so you can be ready for a variety of game.

    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Gun Adapters, 506 Ponderosa Dr., Miles City, Mont. 59301 (ph 406 234-4878; www.gunadapters.com).


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