Barrel bands vs mag tube hangers

[foxtrapper]

I just don't like the look of barrel bands .Now is it possible to convert a bb to dovetail hanger? IF it can be done is it a big job?

[6pt-sika]

I used to be 100% against barrel bands and 100% in favor of dove tails and hangers .

I however have learned in the last 10-12 years or so that rifles with bands can shoot as well as rifles without .

But that really doesn't help much if the look of them bothers you

[Mike D.]

In short, the answer is yes, but you must replace the BB front with rifle forend and cut dovetails for the forend tip tenon and front magazine hanger.

[Sixgun]

In short, the answer is yes, but you must replace the BB front with rifle forend and cut dovetails for the forend tip tenon and front magazine hanger.

Yea, I agree with Mike. Somrtimes it ain't worth the ag., along with the loss of value by butchering it all up----Keep the barrel bands loose and she will shoot with the best of 'em.-----Sixgun

[foxtrapper]

Thanks gents. I'll keep things as is!