October 10, 2001, 07:51 AM | #1 |
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Frosty bore
I just picked up an M48A Mauser that looks new. After decozmoing the thing, I noticed the bore is slightly "frosty" looking as compared to my commercially made center fire rifles.
I can't see any pitting, or dark spots, rifleing looks sharp and clean. How much would, should, this affect the accuracy? Thanks for your replies.
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October 10, 2001, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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Could be the result of firing corrosive primed ammo without immediate cleaning. As long as the muzzle rifling is not worn, effect on accuracy will be nil.
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October 10, 2001, 12:27 PM | #3 |
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Even pitted bores have been known to shoot well. Each rifle is different and you have to shoot it to see how it does.
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Could it be crome plated? for shooting military corrosive ammo?
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October 10, 2001, 02:22 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the replies, the muzzle is good, a bullet stops at the ojive when inserted in the muzzle. I finally got to put about 15 rounds of Turk ammo through it at 50 yds. Seems to shoot right to point of aim, and I got about a 1" group from a rickety bench.
Got a mojo apeture sight on the way. Funny when you buy an old rifle for a cheap price and still want perfection eh? Thanks again for the info
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