Re-barreling question: Why?

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I'm just using General Hatcher's figure for that 3000 rounds. Springfields are a bit scarce up here and I have never been able to afford one.

Last nice one I saw had 4 figures asking on its tag.

So I use books.

Also, two other things. (1) Standards differ. A barrel which looks fine to me might be 'done' for you. Hatcher himself was a serious competitive shooter and that crowd demands perfection. I shot with guys, many years ago, who scrapped barrels that I would have called 'new'. (2) When you consider velocity, heat of combustion, nickelling, Ammonia Dope and corrosive primers all at the same time, I really pity the poor old Springfield!
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BTW, original rifling on the Model 1917 was Enfield pattern. I have 3 of them, one sportered and the others original; all have original barrels and shoot well.

This newfangled '5R' rifling is supposed to be the cat's meow; basically it's just right-hand Enfield. It is accurate and one of its claims to fame is that it really lasts well.

Hope this helps.
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