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Briley is the American Expert in this kind of work but they don't come cheep. I have had them remove dents in shotgun barrels and in the process, they also check them for straightness. They would R&R the rib I am sure. Economically, I am sure it would be best to find a good barrel. But as a project it would be interesting. Briley uses hydraulic tools for the work. You might be able to build a tool and use a porta power. Or is the bend far enough forward to cut off the barrel.......off course, you would loose the choke. Fine European gunmakers straighten and align barrels on all the guns they build but that is after decades of apprenticeship and experiance. New England Gun would also be able to do it. They can actually unsolder double barrel's and reregulate them.
I believe most shotgun barrel makers or experienced smiths use a press and adjust them visually by looking through it.
For sure, an accrued talent albeit not rocket science.
None the less, if the barrel is junk, and you can scam the press mechanics plus a little help from a buddy and maybe a six pack, you got nothing to lose.
Could be a fun project with bragging rights if successful.
Definitely remove the rib first. Bore holes through wood and slice in half to make saddles curved to fit the barrel at each spot will ward against flats.
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That would indeed add to the challenge. I'm inline with @IronMonster on the try it first, then go for it if not cost effective for a professional.I agree with you on the rib. It's not there for support AFAIK. it's just that most of what I've read about taking the rib off is tedious and even if done right, ends in a barrel that needs to be reblued.
Fat guy and two chairs is all you need.Sit on it
There you go.I will reach out to a guy I know in the shotgun world. He's a "good old boy" and president of a local trap club to get his thoughts as well once I shoot/pattern it. I appreciate all the input/ideas.