Originally Posted by OGB
Couple things. I had JES turn my M70 30-06 into 9.3X62. The re-bore made the balance better for me with the amount of metal removed. So, I'd re-bore and check feel before shortening. Secondly, never shoot the donor!

That's how I get my best shooting rifles. I say they are donors when I buy them and then go shoot them before I change anything.

Bb