Sledgley barrel issues

[browningautorifle]

was the lands ripping out

I think you're correct. That's where the bend was.

the Browning Method

He's talking about the way I described straightening a barrel. It's really not hard for the most part. You just can't do it with your hands at the breakfast table...

[TOM421]

Bore scoped the barrel does not look bad. Spot was at 14" pretty much middle of barrel.

[browningautorifle]

It should still shoot. The last 6 or so inches will be OK and that's important.

[SkyKid]

It may shoot but it's still bent

[TOM421]

I finally had some time and decent weather. I find this out come very interesting vs some of the comments received on the topic. Shot from bag on bench at 50 yards. I will not change a thing on this gun except to move the sights.

[browningautorifle]

I will not change a thing on this gun except to move the sights

Then come back and show us again...? Try it at 50, 100 and 200 yds if you can to see what takes place.

[SkyKid]

When I was in NH
I was hitting a 12" gong at 200 yards quite regularly using a 200 grain cast boolit and Alliant 2400 powder
I too would be interested in how your rifle shoots at 200 yards