Bore Pics -- Showing Off a Bit! W00T!

[Josh Smith]

Hello,

I got done cleaning out my Gewehr 88's bore. To check any work I do, I usually use macro pictures as well as magnifying tools.

This bore actually went back to almost-new condition. The rust that was on it hadn't penetrated too far down -- looks like it was maybe just there from sitting unprotected for a year in a gunshop, assumed to be a parts gun!







I am rather thrilled.

This means my rifle is in 95% or better condition -- on of the better ones out there -- and the bore is not nearly as bad as I thought!

The only problem is that it's not all matching, but no biggie. I probably wouldn't shoot it otherwise!

Not bad for $37.50, eh? :eek:

Regards,

Josh

[Darryl]

That is really cool. I wish someone (or two) would do a "how to" photograph your barrel.

Those are some nice shots


Dolk

[millman]

[desdem12]

Just about time to dirty it up again

[Longcolt44]

That is really cool. I wish someone (or two) would do a "how to" photograph your barrel.

Those are some nice shots


Dolk

Yes, please do. I have tried several times and maybe 1 good one in many tries.

[Rongo]

Very nice... So how did you get those pics?

[polymerase2]

Show me the crown!

[Junk Yard Dog]

Nice job Josh

[martin08]

Through many trials and errors on bore pics:

1. I've found that natural light works best when possible. Place the open chamber in the sunlight, and the muzzle in the shade.
2. Get a camera with super macro.
3. Hold the shutter button 1/2 way to focus at a position about 4" from the crown. When it pulls the crown in sharply, keep the shutter depressed 1/2 way, and move to within 1-2" of the bore.
4. Snap photo.

In artificial light.

1. Place a thin sheet of white paper in the chamber with a bore light behind it.
2. Use normal or macro setting (not super macro)
3. Use a black piece of paper with a hole and slip it over the muzzle to the depth of the bore that you wish to capture.
4. From 3-4 feet away, let the camera focus on the black piece of paper, snap shot.
5. Crop pic to bore size and save.


And great save, Josh. Shoot that one a lot!

[Josh Smith]

Show me the crown!

Hi Gents,

Some folks were asking to see the crown. Here she be!





I count one small nick. I was going to polish it, but heck, I'm shooting twigs the width of my pinkie at 30 yards unsupported.

How do you rate the crown?

Thanks,

Josh

[bunkysdad]

Are you sure you didn't mean 237.50 or 337.50? That must have been a typo!

[Longcolt44]

I'm showing off too. I'm getting better with my chamber scope. This is the chamber face of my '37 Tula.

[millman]

I'm showing off too. I'm getting better with my chamber scope. This is the chamber face of my '37 Tula.

That old colonoscope works pretty good. I think I see a polyp in your chamber there LC.