Reaming forcing cones, . . . ?

[Wolfgang]

Reaming forcing cones, . . . is this a "do it yourself" project ?

My Husqvarna double kicks like hell with the same black powder loads that were a normal kick in my previous SxS  ( Chinese made ) . . . I see prices of $ 75 to ream forcing cones.  I can get the reamer for about  $ 112.00 do it myself ( if that is practical)and still have the reamer.  I do have another SxS which I haven't had the chance to shoot and do know if I'd need to ream it as well or not.  

Experiences, advice and suggestions welcomes, . . . .  

[Wolfgang]

Nueces Grande, . . . . Thanks for the input.  I should have been more clear in my original post.  The chambers are 2 5/8 in.  But I'm using MagTech brass shells so there is no crimp to unfold. 

Question re reaming the forcing cones as a "do it yourself job" remains. 

Thanks again . . . . 

[Pettifogger]

It's a do it yourself job.  It just takes time, a lot of cutting oil and patience.  You will also need a large tap handle.  A cresent wrench could be used, but you can't get even pressure with one handle turning the reamer.

[Wolfgang]

It's a do it yourself job.  It just takes time, a lot of cutting oil and patience.  You will also need a large tap handle.  A cresent wrench could be used, but you can't get even pressure with one handle turning the reamer.

Thanks, . . . that's what I needed to know. 

Good shootin', . . . . 

[Fox Creek Kid]

Remember, you may save a few bucks doing it yourself, but if you FUBAR........you "eat" it.    Read this:

http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.shotgun-forcing-cones.html

http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_mysteries.htm

[Wolfgang]

Fox Creek Kid, . . . thank ye much for the very informative links. 

Good shootin', . . . . 

[Coffinmaker]

Wolfgang,

As posted by Pettifogger, it is a DIY job with patience and lots of cutting oil.  The references provided by Fox Creek are also quite appropriate. 
The main benefit is in "felt" recoil.  A short forcing cone causes a quick, immediate pressure spike as the column is forced down in diameter.  A longer forcing cone spreads the pressure rise over a longer amount of travel for the shot column.  The actual amount of recoil is the same (physics), you just don't feel it all at once.  Make the gun much more pleasant to shoot. 
As indicated in the first reference from FCK, VERY important to do the "finish" work after you re-cut the cone.  Lots of "smooth" results in less drag and less fouling of the bore.

Coffinmaker

[Wolfgang]

Thanks again to all for information provided and links posted.   Reamer is ordered from Midway and on the way.

Good shootin', . . . .