I have done what You have done Many times. Every time, the barrel shot better than before. You have done an excellent job, and I see no reason to involve a gun smith. Short barrels produce more muzzle blast, so if You don’t shoot well from the git go, that may be the issue.
Caliber didn't change. The tube is a 6.5mm and it's chambered for a 6.5x55 Swede.Originally Posted by prdatr
Thanks! I appreciate your comments and input. I know I'll lose some velocity vs the longer barrel, but for hunting here in Pa most shots are 100 yards or less. The increase muzzle blast is not really a concern......and I'll brag a bit to say I'm a pretty good shot at....whatever. Running or standing.
I've done a couple. I use a Lee Precision case cutter chucked up in a drill with a case length gauge as a pilot to make sure that everything is square to the bore and even with a nice finish. It even leaves a little muzzle recess as the case cutter has been a little smaller than the barrel outside diameter. Much cheaper than a crowning tool purchase. I think the cutter and case length gauge was like a couple of bucks when I bought it. A brass round head screw and some compound took care of the edge of the crown.
Nothing I've shot with them has complained one bit about my barrel lengths...
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012835597
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If i remember right i just polished the case length gauge i used for a pilot a little by chucking it in a drill and spinning it in some sandpaper so it wasnt so tight in the bore.
A good wife and a steady job has ruined many a great hunter.
Have a barrel I just may try this with.
How do you crown it?
A steel ball barring and a hammer?
A ball grinder mounted in an electric drill works fine. There are other methods.
Do a little research and Google search on barrel crowns. You will be quite surprised at your findings.
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