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Thread: What are these small holes in my model 16 barrel? Is this a flawed barrel?

  1. 03-02-2012, 08:02 PM #26
    sharpshooter
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    Re: What are these small holes in my model 16 barrel? Is this a flawed barrel?


    What you are seeing is the top of a letter"U". That is the caliber code for .243.
    The caliber code stamps are bigger than proof marks or inspector stamps, therefore it takes a bigger hammer and makes a deeper impression. Quit sweatin' it , and go out and shoot it. ;D
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  3. 03-02-2012, 08:09 PM #27
    Lee Robinson
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    Re: What are these small holes in my model 16 barrel? Is this a flawed barrel?

    Quote Originally Posted by sharpshooter
    What you are seeing is the top of a letter"U". That is the caliber code for .243.
    The caliber code stamps are bigger than proof marks or inspector stamps, therefore it takes a bigger hammer and makes a deeper impression.
    That make sense. Just a new one for me. Thanks for the explanation!!!

    Quit sweatin' it , and go out and shoot it. ;D
    Will do...now that I know it is safe. ;D
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