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Joe Boleo Super Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2006 Posts: 427 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: Used Marlin 783 .22 mag |
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This cold weather makes me look around for winter projects. I got a .22 magnum bolt action for a price that even causes me to shake my head. Everything is like new except the last few inches of barrel. It was badly rusted and pitted. After a few evenings of lapping the barrel it was ready to be cold blued. It came out just fine. Now I need another winter project. Take care...
Joe
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6397 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: Used Marlin 783 .22 mag |
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I think if the barrel is pitted near the muzzle, it is better to cut and recrown if the result is not making the rifle illegal due to length.
Lapping pitted barrel, do not remove the pitting, but it does make the bore larger thus you may loose accuracy..
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15715 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Joe Boleo Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:54 am Post subject: Re: Used Marlin 783 .22 mag |
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I was unclear in my post. The bore of the rifle is fine. The rusting and pitting was on the exterior of the barrel and magazine tube. My local gunsmith has ordered a new magazine tube for less than $20. I just cleaned up and cold blued the outside of the barrel. Take care...
Joe
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