Thinking real hard on picking up a 99 in 30-30. It is not in great condition cosmetically (gray, tang crack etc.) but the action is sound, no rust and no extra holes. By all accounts the barrell is shot out. I haven't verified but that is what the owner says.
In the event of the barrell being truly shot, what are the options. Cast bullets, rebore (if so to what 35-30, 32??). Hoping a good deep cleaning will fix everything up, but just in case. I need a plan.
Thinking of a project gun. Price is very right ($150ish) so I'm just looking for opinions of people who may have been here.
I suppose I could always part it out if things don't work out, but I haven't been able to do that in the past when conditions warranted....
Thanks for any advice/insight...
