Is this barrel kaput?
Is this barrel kaput?
I've a few rifles that have pitted barrels but nothing this severe. Is this barrel dead?
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
These barrels are pretty thick, I think you are OK, it's nasty pitting, but not near even halfway through the steel.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
It will work without any problem
Re: Is this barrel kaput?
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.
Re: Is this barrel kaput?
Looks like a zombie infection.
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jones0430 wrote:Looks like a zombie infection.
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It's probably OK but there's nothing wrong with hanging it on the wall either...
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
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.
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
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.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
Just wrap duct tape around it. If it can hold a race car together at 200mph, well....................
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
Have you treated the area with anything?
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
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.Genetically Swiss wrote:Have you treated the area with anything?
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Re: Is this barrel kaput?
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.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Re: Is this barrel kaput?
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.
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.
Damn, I'll bet that's going to leave a mark! Probably hurt too!
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"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
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