Shooting shotgun with dented barrel?

[Rotorwash]

I inherited a Stevens side-by-side that was rusted and had a dent in the barrel. I had it repaired but the gunsmith told me that spot was weak and it was not a great idea to shoot it regularly.

[JDA58]

Send it!

I've seen the "SEND IT" videos you post on FB ..never ends well !!!

[W2MC]

Without photos or anything to see what is going on with the dent, it's hard to provide any meaningful feedback.

All I can provide is anecdotal information. 10-15 years ago, a very nice hunting double of mine was leaning against the back of a pickup. Foolish, I know. Anyhow, somehow the truck was jostled, and the double slid down along the bumper and smacked the receiver hitch. The impact put a small dent in one barrel.

Since then, it's been fired -- fairly extensively.

Buckshot at deer (in NJ-where it's legal), high-brass #6 at pheasant, and a good bit of 7.5s and 8s at clay.

No issues.

[Rural Ruger]

Thanks all, appreciate the variety of thoughts.

And cdi, that is an amazing price...I'd take you up on it but for the distance. I've seen $50 as typical.

Have to mull things over but it'll probably get shot with something, and if it gets damaged, chop it. The SBS idea is interesting but I think I could chop it and still stay 18"+, if I go that route...need to measure again if I do

[cdi]

Let me know if you change your mind. 50.00 is a bit much- depending on the dent, it takes 5 minutes and I'd do it right before your very eyes.

[Walleye Hunter]

Let me know if you change your mind. 50.00 is a bit much- depending on the dent, it takes 5 minutes and I'd do it right before your very eyes.

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[cdi]

Damn you.
My secret revealed.

[Ronin]

Chalfont is only a 2hr drive from Shamokin. Make a day of it. Have cdi fix your hurt and then go shopping at one of the many gun shops nearby.