I can't see anything wrong with trying one of the home "bubba" methods for touching up a crown of poor shooter. Me I would start with a bullet/compound and then maybe the brass screw/compund...if that didn't work I might even try the stone. With a little care, the worse that can happen is you have to have gunsmith recrown in a lathe.

I would try the home method, not because I can't pay the $30 for a smith.. but because to drive 90 minutes.. then drive back 1-3 weeks later for a 10 minutes fix is a PITA

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