Worn barrel?
So I've been checking out the auction sites lately and noticed alot of sellers putting a bullet in the end of the rifle to show (I guess) the existing guage of the barrel. So, curious as I am, I tried...
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I don't put any confidence in the 'bullet test' . I suppose it is supposed to be a guage of muzzle condition, but you need to be careful as there are differences in the dimensions of various bullets....
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Most military rifles were cleaned from the muzzle end causing wear at the muzzle. "Bullet gauging" is a quick way to spot this. Another thing to consider is whether the muzzle is counterbored or not....
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No counterboring on this turk. I'll just have to take it and shoot it. Thanks for your opinions. It really helps Thud
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Let us know how it turns out. I am curious. At 50 yards, you may have to aim low to get on the paper, but I would think if the rifle is good, you should be able to hold a two inch group or less at 50...
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