Sedgley 10/43 barrel

**SkyKid** · 12-29-2016 08:14 PM

After reading a lot on the internet
I found out that a lot of Sedgley barrels are bent
I have a 10/43 barrel
When I drop a 19/64 drill bit in the bore it hangs up about 1/2 way down
Can this barrel be straighten or is it a lost cause
It is still short chambered and never been fired
Thanks

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**browningautorifle** · 12-29-2016 11:48 PM

Barrels can be straightened, I've done my share of them. I'd want a proper size straightness gauge though, I usually make them specifically for the barrel I'm doing. Sounds like it's just a slight tweek needed though. I'd love to do it but I'm across the border. Maybe ChuckinDenver can sort you out? Or Brian Dick icon

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**cplstevennorton** · 12-30-2016 01:49 PM

I saw a really neat video once. I think it was on the crtical past sight or one of those archive pages like that. But it had a vintage video of them straightening barrels at SA. The funny thing to me at the time, they did everything by "eyeing" it. I guess I just never thought of it, and to see it done in such a simple process, it really amazed me.

If I could remember where I saw it, I would post a link. It was sort of neat to watch.

**browningautorifle** · 12-30-2016 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by cplstevennorton

they did everything by "eyeing" it

There's lots of guys here that would do that, also they refer to a "Sheet of glass". When you get as far as I have, and your eyes start to change...you stop eyeballing and use a failsafe.

**SkyKid** · 12-31-2016 03:12 PM

Thanks browningautorifle icon

I'll try to get in touch with Chuck next week

**Randy A** · 12-31-2016 05:57 PM

I've got the same barrel (S 10-43) and it's straight. Rumor had it some weren't stored in a proper manner, others claim post contract were demilled.... Who knows

**SkyKid** · 12-31-2016 06:08 PM

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