Originally Posted by
Tokimini
I've got a Savage Model 12 I built into a 6BR Norma with a McGowen barrel. I've got close to 4000 rounds through it and I think the barrel is starting to get shot out. The barrel has been a fantastic performer and I'd like to rejuvenate it if I could. I have finished reamed a short chambered Shilen barrel for a Rem 700 with very good results and I wondered if the same process would work in this instance - getting a 6BR Norma finish reamer, taking off a few thousandths and re-setting the headspace. Has anyone tried this, and if so, how did it work?