Damaged rifling near muzzle. Approximate cost of fix?

NXMR · August 17, 2012, 08:13 PM

Hey guys, we've got a rifle that appears to have some damaged rifling near the crown. I'm guessing it's been through some bad cleaning jobs with steel rods.

Anyway, from what gather the fix would probably be having a gunsmith lop off an inch of the barrel and getting it re-crowned.

Can anyone give me an approximation of the cost for something like this? $50 bucks, $200 bucks...?

I know this can vary, but just want a general idea before I talk to a gunsmith.

Thanks

Creeper · August 17, 2012, 09:07 PM

You should be able to find a 'smith in your area to do it for a reasonable price... which will kinda depend on your area, so I won't quote a price.

If you're a DIY kinda guy, you can rent a muzzle cutter and do it yourself.

Cheers,
C

James K · August 18, 2012, 01:00 AM

How bad is the accuracy? That is what counts, after all.

Jim

Pahoo · August 18, 2012, 11:44 AM

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How bad is the accuracy? That is what counts, after all.

I had a .22 rifle with simular damage. Took it out to the range and documanted it's accuracy at 50 and 100yds. It shot just great and kept the targets as documention. I decided not to correct the problem. When I sold it, it was sold as is, pointed out the problem area, showed the guy the targets and told the guy I would guarantee it's performance. He took it and last I checked, he stil has it .....

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If you're a DIY kinda guy, you can rent a muzzle cutter and do it yourself.

That is a great option and glad you posted this website .....

Be Safe !!!

Slamfire · August 18, 2012, 03:31 PM

Fifty bucks. The gunsmith runs some sort of a reamer and cuts away the offending rifling.

tobnpr · August 18, 2012, 06:30 PM

That's a counterbore, done commonly on old milsurps like Mosins...

What's the value of the rifle you're referring to?

If it's got real value, have it cut and re-crowned.

Probably $100-$150.

If you're brave, get a PTG crowning tool/cutter and the correct size pilot, and DIY. I've done a couple with excellent results.

Creeper · August 18, 2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pahoo

That is a great option and glad you posted this website .....

Sure thing... based on my previous experience, pricing is reasonable and the tooling provided is first rate.

C

August 17, 2012, 08:13 PM	#1
NXMR Member Join Date: June 9, 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 64	Damaged rifling near muzzle. Approximate cost of fix? Hey guys, we've got a rifle that appears to have some damaged rifling near the crown. I'm guessing it's been through some bad cleaning jobs with steel rods. Anyway, from what gather the fix would probably be having a gunsmith lop off an inch of the barrel and getting it re-crowned. Can anyone give me an approximation of the cost for something like this? $50 bucks, $200 bucks...? I know this can vary, but just want a general idea before I talk to a gunsmith. Thanks

August 17, 2012, 09:07 PM	#2
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	You should be able to find a 'smith in your area to do it for a reasonable price... which will kinda depend on your area, so I won't quote a price. If you're a DIY kinda guy, you can rent a muzzle cutter and do it yourself. Cheers, C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

August 18, 2012, 03:31 PM	#5
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	Fifty bucks. The gunsmith runs some sort of a reamer and cuts away the offending rifling. __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.

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James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	How bad is the accuracy? That is what counts, after all. Jim

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tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	That's a counterbore, done commonly on old milsurps like Mosins... What's the value of the rifle you're referring to? If it's got real value, have it cut and re-crowned. Probably $100-$150. If you're brave, get a PTG crowning tool/cutter and the correct size pilot, and DIY. I've done a couple with excellent results.