Ok, that will give a more conventional reading on the erosion gauge than a 2 groove barrel does. I've found that different types of rifling hold the gauge differently. For example 2 groove to 4/5...
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Ok, that will give a more conventional reading on the erosion gauge than a 2 groove barrel does. I've found that different types of rifling hold the gauge differently. For example 2 groove to 4/5...
I tried to photograph 2 of my barrels, my Garand while dirty is pristine and a perfect example of 4 groove Springfield rifling. The 5th line is just copper from firing. I really need to get to...
1.5 is not terrible especially for an 82 year old barrel. Many early replacement barrels were 2 groove, is your barrel a 2 or 4 groove?
I've never had a problem opening one up or returning it to the previously removed from position. If it's not original to the bolt, such as a bolt assembled from loose parts there may be a bind or...
I agree with all said above but just want to expand on it slightly with something that shouldn't have to be said, but none of us are aware of your level of experience so...
NEVER accept the tape...
Good looking rifle built on a 1918 reciever. I hope it shoots equally as good as it looks.
I agree with checking the head space especially with a non-matching bolt in there.