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tobnpr · January 31, 2014, 09:07 PM

Not my area of expertise, but I've spoken with a couple of guys that have reamed chrome-lined barrels (specifically, UK-59 MG barrels in 54R installed on Mosin-Nagant actions) and set them back. IIRC, special (tungsten?) reamer from PTG to handle the cutting the chrome.

Chrome electroplating is so thin, it apparently can still leave a very smooth transition at the leade- or so I'm told.

January 31, 2014, 09:07 PM	#12
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Not my area of expertise, but I've spoken with a couple of guys that have reamed chrome-lined barrels (specifically, UK-59 MG barrels in 54R installed on Mosin-Nagant actions) and set them back. IIRC, special (tungsten?) reamer from PTG to handle the cutting the chrome. Chrome electroplating is so thin, it apparently can still leave a very smooth transition at the leade- or so I'm told. __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com