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Old 12-12-2020, 09:42 PM   #1
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Cutting down pipe gun?

Anyone have any wisdom on cutting down a pipe gun to a shorter length for murky water or, “soft” fish? Would it be feasible, or would I be smarter to buy a shorter gun? I have a yard sale gun that I won’t use, having bought my, “go-to” gun recently.
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Old 12-12-2020, 10:28 PM   #2
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Re: Cutting down pipe gun?

By the time you find the correct barrel plug, deal with the potential problem of getting a very old gun apart and then buying a new shaft (and bands), it might make more sense to sell it and just get a new short gun.
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Old 12-13-2020, 09:00 AM   #3
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By the time you find the correct barrel plug, deal with the potential problem of getting a very old gun apart and then buying a new shaft (and bands), it might make more sense to sell it and just get a new short gun.
That was my thought as well, especially after looking at replacement shaft prices. Plus, who passes up the chance to buy new gear? Thanks for the reply!
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Old 12-14-2020, 06:16 PM   #4
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Re: Cutting down pipe gun?

Bought a shorter gun. I think the problem’s solved.
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Old 12-14-2020, 07:39 PM   #5
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Re: Cutting down pipe gun?

I've a Biller 42' for the murk.
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Old 12-15-2020, 08:22 AM   #6
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Re: Cutting down pipe gun?

I know I'm late here as you have solved your problem by buying new, but I have one Mako enclosed track speargun with 3 different barrel lenghts (80, 110 and 130). I just switch barrels depending on where (what) I'm hunting. Of course you have to change shafts and bands too. But it is easily done.
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Old 12-17-2020, 05:47 PM   #7
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I know I'm late here as you have solved your problem by buying new, but I have one Mako enclosed track speargun with 3 different barrel lenghts (80, 110 and 130). I just switch barrels depending on where (what) I'm hunting. Of course you have to change shafts and bands too. But it is easily done.
So, you're basically switching the handle...
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Old 12-17-2020, 07:19 PM   #8
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Yes, and the nozzle. But I save $$$ in the process.
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Old 12-18-2020, 10:52 AM   #9
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Re: Cutting down pipe gun?

A nozzle cost about 20 bucks. In my opinion, it makes no sense switching it. But anyone on it's own...
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