Is this barrel kaput?

Pip6214 · Post by **Pip6214** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:03 pm

I've a few rifles that have pitted barrels but nothing this severe. Is this barrel dead?

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:55 pm

These barrels are pretty thick, I think you are OK, it's nasty pitting, but not near even halfway through the steel.

davesstuff1 · Post by **davesstuff1** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:05 pm

It will work without any problem

Pip6214 · Post by **Pip6214** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:42 pm

That's good to hear but with my current insurance & financial situation I'll stick to shooting my other mosins & vepr. I basically got this for free so Ill use this as a spare parts/SHTF rifle. Another mismatched Mosin nagant I got for free had a bubba'd stock, no bayonet or sling so I at least I got free parts. The bolt also passed a field gauge on two other rifles so if something needs replacing I won't need to spend extra cash.

jones0430 · Post by **jones0430** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:27 pm

Looks like a zombie infection.

RRSponenberg1968 · Post by **RRSponenberg1968** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:35 pm

jones0430 wrote:Looks like a zombie infection.

Post by **Rongo** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:47 pm

It's probably OK but there's nothing wrong with hanging it on the wall either...

Post by **bunkysdad** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:44 pm

You don't think this is too good, so it'll be the SHTF weapon. No, you need the best you got for such a time. This barrel is not gonna be a problem for general range time and plinking, but I wonder about the bore.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:00 am

There is no rule that you have to shoot any weapon in your collection, some collectors never do, they save range time for the modern commercial shooters and keep the antiques under glass.

Sirex · Post by **Sirex** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 9:10 am

Just wrap duct tape around it. If it can hold a race car together at 200mph, well....................

Genetically Swiss · Post by **Genetically Swiss** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 9:36 am

Have you treated the area with anything?

GS

Pip6214 · Post by **Pip6214** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 9:45 am

Genetically Swiss wrote:Have you treated the area with anything?

GS

Somewhat, just took a brush & toothbrush after it with some oil and cleaned it off and applied some 3-1 on it. I'll try to pick up something when Im out of today.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:25 am

Just take a copper/bronze bore brush, wet down the area with lots of oil, scrub the spot with the brush, it will pull the rust right up out of the pits. I use bore brushes that have gotten too worn for the bores to do this.

Ironnewt · Post by **Ironnewt** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:08 am

Look at all the barrels that are fluted to save weight. The flutes are deeper than any of your pits. I'd shoot it and enjoy. If you are worried, use the string and tire device for your first round.

Strap a tire to your bench. (no wheel) tie the rifle into the tire with the muzzle going down range. Tie a string to the trigger. Load one round, play out the string and hide behind a tree or something that will stop fragments. Fat Friends are good for this

. Pull the string and let her rip. Inspect and take the action you deem fit.

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