Yes I have heard that and maybe I should just do that.

The metal on this K31 rifle is some of the hardest I have ever come across. Had to cut down an action screw and LOL I went after it with a hack saw expecting normal metal and it did not even put a dent in it. Barrel metal is way hard too. Actually I would like to have this K31 in 6.5x55, but very expensive to have a barrel made.