Input on damaged rifling

[brockel]

People who throw stones at bore scopes remind me of people who never look under the hood to check the fluids or underneath their vehicle to check for leaks. While it's not something you do every day or even every week, it offers peach of mind that things are working and holding up as they should.

 

[rjthehunter]

Interesting to say the least.

It shoots pretty good! If it ain't broke don't fix it! It's actually pretty impressive it shoots like it does with that decoration in there lol

 

[millerkiller77]

Interesting to say the least.

It shoots pretty good! If it ain't broke don't fix it! It's actually pretty impressive it shoots like it does with that decoration in there lol

Believe me, I mulled it over for a while and the thought of those multiple "decorations" coming loose is what made up my mind to send it in.

 

[rjthehunter]

Believe me, I mulled it over for a while and the thought of those multiple "decorations" coming loose is what made up my mind to send it in.

Yeah that'd be my only fear too! Could go either way... with the known for being sub moa on most of those barrels, I'd be comfortable asking for it to be replaced under warranty!

 

[grizzly63]

See, if it weren't for that dang suppressor, it wouldn't even be a problem. Good luck. Hope that next one shoots well. I bet you'll look anyway, its in your blood now.

 

[millerkiller77]

See, if it weren't for that dang suppressor, it wouldn't even be a problem. Good luck. Hope that next one shoots well. I bet you'll look anyway, its in your blood now.

I take a peek at all of them, it's an affliction i guess. Look at how ugly the original Marlin 60 w/microgroove barrels are. I'll bet most members on here own one and have no clue they are shooting lead through a really accurate cheese grater. i love my wood stock 60s!

 

[grizzly63]

Thats why those MG guys use oversize lead bullets, to fill in the grooves real good. I prefer Ballard myself. I looked down the barrel of a Rem Sendero during break in and could not believe all the dang copper is catching. I try not to look now. If it shoots, it shoots.

 

[Richard22]

I feel like most people would look at some deep imperfections on the exterior finish and not buy the gun based on that. I don’t disagree with sending that one back.

Absolutely, who would buy a new rifle knowing the barrel had such factory imperfections. In this case, it was only through inspection with a borescope the owner was able to uncover the defects.

While inspecting a spark plug can tell you a lot about what's going on inside a combustion engine, inspecting a barrel can tell you much about what's been happening inside it. In each case, it becomes a matter of knowing what to look for.

 

[Redmt]

Interesting. I'm looking for an issue with a rifle that should be a tack driver. I've been thinking about a bore scope to take a look. Anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive bore scope? I'll probably check a few bores and stick it in a drawer.

 

[millerkiller77]

Interesting. I'm looking for an issue with a rifle that should be a tack driver. I've been thinking about a bore scope to take a look. Anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive bore scope? I'll probably check a few bores and stick it in a drawer.

Paste this in Amazon search. For $55, it's hard to beat.

Teslong Rifle Borescope, Bore Camera Gun Cleaning Camera - Fits .20 Caliber & Larger-Hunting Shooting Firearms Visual Barrel Inspection Tool w/3 Right-Angle Mirrors and Carrying Case(45inch-Flexible)​

 

[Redmt]

Paste this in Amazon search. For $55, it's hard to beat.

Teslong Rifle Borescope, Bore Camera Gun Cleaning Camera - Fits .20 Caliber & Larger-Hunting Shooting Firearms Visual Barrel Inspection Tool w/3 Right-Angle Mirrors and Carrying Case(45inch-Flexible)​

Thanks. Just ordered it for overnight delivery. If it doesn't ship USPS it will be here in the morning.

 

[Redmt]

 

[millerkiller77]

Interesting. Ruger barrels are hammer forged which makes the chips and smears more of a mystery to me.

 

[Redmt]

Interesting. Ruger barrels are hammer forged which makes the chips and smears more of a mystery to me.

I should have the bore scope tomorrow. I have a few Rugers, one of them is a 6.5 Predator that is as accurate as you can ask for. I'll scope a couple and let you know if I see anything funky.

 

[grizzly63]

I have used Tubbs final finish lapping bullets to smooth a barrel out. Whole rabbit hole to go down there. I even once used valve lapping compound on a jag to smooth a rough one out. (God forbid) Not recommended but it did the trick. Yes, I'm a bubba. Its all fun.

 

[Redmt]

I didn't know Wayne York worked for Ruger.

 

[bluegrassdan]

What difference does it make if it shoots as well as you say it does? Borescopes have got to be the biggest pain in the ass for barrel and rifle makers

Probably the single largest source of questions we get is from customers who get a bore scope and think that every barrel is supposed to be mirror shiny and perfect from chamber to bore. Just not the case, especially in factory production rifles.

 

[millerkiller77]

Probably the single largest source of questions we get is from customers who get a bore scope and think that every barrel is supposed to be mirror shiny and perfect from chamber to bore. Just not the case, especially in factory production rifles.

Would you have returned the barrel in question to the manufacturer, or let it be?

 

[Darkside]

Leave It Alone.
Shoot It and Have Fun.

 

[bluegrassdan]

Would you have returned the barrel in question to the manufacturer, or let it be?

To be honest, I would have been pretty skeptical that it would shoot. I have seen some bad barrels, this one is in the top 5 for sure. But, and this is the gods honest truth, I tell my customers to go shoot it before making any decisions. That applies to throating chambers, glass bedding actions, swapping out parts. Sometimes the ugly just does not impact accuracy, Savage barrels can be rougher than a corn cob, but 90% of the time, they shoot great.