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August 27, 2008, 09:13 AM
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Counterbored barrels
I know what counterboring is and why it might be done, but is it just a last ditch effort to save a shot out barrel? In other words, is it something to avoid?
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August 27, 2008, 02:11 PM
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No. It was an effort to save a a barrel that had its last few inches damaged.
As long as the rest of the barrel is decent the it wont matter and should shoot just fine. |
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August 27, 2008, 03:40 PM
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Darren007's reply is fundamentally correct, but some collectors avoid counterbored C&R rifles because a counterbore generally means the gun has seen heavy use and the rest of it is in less than pristine condition.
OTOH I've seen plenty of shot-out milsurps that weren't counterbored.  Furthermore, many collectors- particularly those like myself who have caught Surplusitis- have an appreciation for ugly guns. 
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