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Re- grooving an existing rusty barrel
- Thread starter Colterkid
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Bobby will reline a barrel. He first removes the existing rifling then puts in a liner with new rifling.
Before going to that length, try shooting the bore as is. You'd be surprised what it takes to completely ruin a barrel. I have one I call the Sewer Pipe that shoots 2in groups at 50yd and it has a huge front bead sight that is in no way helpful shooting for accuracy,
Before going to that length, try shooting the bore as is. You'd be surprised what it takes to completely ruin a barrel. I have one I call the Sewer Pipe that shoots 2in groups at 50yd and it has a huge front bead sight that is in no way helpful shooting for accuracy,
I too have a rifle with some pitting in the barrel. The gun shoots awesome as is.
A jag with green scotch brite patch or a copper chore boy patch and some gun oil used to scrub the barrel will remove alot of the pitting, or at least smooth it out.
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While I have "refreshed" some barrels. I find that a simple way to get rid of pitting in the groves is to pour a 1 inch long lead slug, Use a hacksaw blade to deepen the groves in the slug(which matches the lands). Then use valve gringing compound to lap the grooves. Just be sure to use a "throw away" rod and a bore protector
With a 1" TC barrel Mr. Hoyt could turn it into a .58 for you, the cost would be around $140.
You will need a smaller cleaning jag than a .54 to fit a small square of green scotch bright down the bore, I think I use a .45 jag. Give your barrel 100 strokes, change the pad out when it gets well worn and keep it oiled.
You will need a smaller cleaning jag than a .54 to fit a small square of green scotch bright down the bore, I think I use a .45 jag. Give your barrel 100 strokes, change the pad out when it gets well worn and keep it oiled.
Years ago they "freshed" the bore. A wood dowel was fitted with bits of a file and each groove covered, then a shim, such as a thin piece of paper, was put under the file and the process repeated. The grooves only had a slight amount removed. On the lands- not sure but you could probably dip the ball in pipe grinding ointment- etc and polish it up. I am just trying to introduce you to this process- others on this forum may have the details on how to do it or search the net. Worse case scenario- a thicker patch, etc. when all done.
