Barrel shortening

[Demoman]

Thought this was interesting was reading the complete book of outdoor lore and wood craft 1964. Is this how they use to do it

 

[mac1911]

Eh, not much different
View: https://youtu.be/b43odFm0mrI

 

[track65]

Eh, not much different
View: https://youtu.be/b43odFm0mrI

I have used hack saw, also good results from a pipe cutter.

 

[knoxy]

I did that to an SKS right behind the front sight block. Came out great.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

You can hack it off with most anything. The key is to restore the crown. Jack.