What are people charging to open up loading port on shotguns?

Tuflehundon · May 30, 2015

I opened up my loading port on my own shotgun using hand files, a dremel with a sanding disk, and sand paper to finish it up. One of the guys I shoot with wants me to do his for him, as he is not mechanicaly inclined, and does not want to send it off to someone and not have a gun for several weeks. I could get it from him on a weekend match, and bring it back to him at the following weeks match.

I have no idea how much people are charging to do this though. I know it'll take me a few hours to do if I take my time and do it right. Don't want to overcharge the guy though. Anyone know what people are charging to do this?

Wall · May 30, 2015

if you take his gun to work on it, you need to have an FFL.

LuckyDucky · May 30, 2015

Only if he is engaged in the business. A one time thing is ok.

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Feegee · May 30, 2015

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Tuflehundon · May 30, 2015

It's not something I would be doing all the time. Just something I would be doing for a friend.

Wall · May 30, 2015

Only if he is engaged in the business. A one time thing is ok.

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Let me rephrase my statement a little......

if you take his gun to work on it & charge him, you need to have an FFL.

Tuflehundon · May 30, 2015

If it's a legal grey area, I'd rather not mess with it then. No sense getting caught up in any issues.

mike cyrwus · May 31, 2015

Tuflehundon (Rob Gee) said:
If it's a legal grey area, I'd rather not mess with it then. No sense getting caught up in any issues.

have him over for drinks that he brings over while you do the work, and have him bring enough so that he leaves some...

striped1 · May 31, 2015

mike cyrwus said:
have him over for drinks that he brings over while you do the work, and have him bring enough so that he leaves some...

I didn't realize this was an option for my M2 or I would have done so.

mike cyrwus · Jun 1, 2015

Real Name said:
I didn't realize this was an option for my M2 or I would have done so.

that is only an option for the gentleman above.
I drink alone. All by myself.

dennishoddy · Jun 1, 2015

mike cyrwus said:
that is only an option for the gentleman above.
I drink alone. All by myself.

I thought you drank with your old grand dad?

striped1 · Jun 1, 2015

You did bail on me. A little rain, hail and a minor tornado and you won't leave the house for a beer. I thought that was an everyday occurrence down there.

benny hill · Aug 4, 2015

We charge $150.00 for the work. It is done in a milling machine with DRO to get even cuts and hand finished. It needs to not only be deeo but WIDE angel cuts. Turn time is usually about one week.