Shotgun conversion

[scpaul]

Would it be feasible to convert a double barrel .410 or other gauge (sleeve) to shoot a straight-walled ctg like 45 Colt for my grandkids? Maybe 38/357 depending on the gun. I know that the high-power ctgs like 454, 480, 460, 500 would be too much pressure unless the gun were specially made. I'm thinking about a double barrel rabbit ear shotgun if I could find one in good enough shape.
Just thinking, won't be long before they want to go if I'm able. I have thought about 410 slugs.

 

[shortgrass]

"Building Double Rifles on Shotgun Actions", by W. Ellis Brown

 

[victor3ranger]

I shoot 45lc in mine
I didn't change anything.
I do it with my bolt action as well

 

[scpaul]

Without rifling on the bullet or the barrel, how accurate is it and how far. Are they full house loads?

 

[victor3ranger]

Mine are fairly accurate out to 75 yards.
0-50 they are pretty deadly, not super accurate but I can usually get a 1.5" group at 50yds
Yes factory loads work good. For a while now I have been loading 230g round nose and 230g hollow point cast bullets

 

[victor3ranger]

The single shot break over is a blast to shoot

 

[3chester]

Chaszel.com makes 45-70 cartridge adapters for 12 gauge and a few others. They have a few models,18-24 inch rifled for over/ under and side by side conversions. Not sure how many different versions but, $129 to $149 and made in USA too!

 

[scpaul]

thanks, I'll look at them.