Frosty bore

plateshooter · October 10, 2001, 07:51 AM

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.

James K · October 10, 2001, 09:44 AM

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.

Jim

**4V50 Gary** · October 10, 2001, 12:27 PM

Even pitted bores have been known to shoot well. Each rifle is different and you have to shoot it to see how it does.

Master Blaster · October 10, 2001, 02:01 PM

Could it be crome plated? for shooting military corrosive ammo?

plateshooter · October 10, 2001, 02:22 PM

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

October 10, 2001, 07:51 AM	#1
plateshooter Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 1999 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 522	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. __________________ Make a hole

October 10, 2001, 12:27 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Even pitted bores have been known to shoot well. Each rifle is different and you have to shoot it to see how it does. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 10, 2001, 02:22 PM	#5
plateshooter Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 1999 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 522	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 __________________ Make a hole

October 10, 2001, 09:44 AM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	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. Jim

October 10, 2001, 02:01 PM	#4
Master Blaster Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: One of the original 13 Colonies Posts: 2,281	Could it be crome plated? for shooting military corrosive ammo?