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Campfire Oracle
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Campfire Oracle
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You could create a wildcat.
Rebored and rechambered.
Fireform 303 brass to, 338-303 Savage Ackley Improved. You'd likely be pleased with performance, and own something very unique.
If not, I'd sure make an offer, budget permitting. Somebody somewhere could ream a 303 Savage to a 303 Savage/.35. People have been opening up the bores of 30-30s to .35 for a long time.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Had one come through the shop like this and it shot very poorly bore was a nightmare. It was about the same age as yours a takedown model in 250-3000. Shilen makes a contour that is extremely close and changed the twist to 1-9 to solve that problem. Its now a shooter. Shoot it first. With the advent and proliferation of the cheap bore scopes I think we as firearms consumers are going to demand more corrosion resistant rifle barrels. (if we haven't already). I understand that SAE 4140 is considered the "standard". I had a 1903A3 barrel replaced on a Springfield action last year. The barrel was stamped as a 42 (1942). It was an absolute sewer pipe and the gun's accuracy was not very good. Since it was a military barrel I assumed it was the best steel available at the time. I bought a CMP Criterion barrel and it shows it is also 4140 chrome moly. It appears to me the barrel I bought is the same steel of the one I had to get taken off because it had corroded over the years. That's not a comforting thought. At least to me, anyway. I know that care and cleaning goes a long ways and mine appeared to have been fired and then left in a closet for 40 or 50 years to allow humidity and oxygen to do their dirty work. Anyway, the point is, would you pay a little extra for a more corrosion resistant steel ? Something above and beyond 4140. kwg
For liberals and anarchists, power and control is opium, selling envy is the fastest and easiest way to get it. TRR. American conservative. Never trust a white liberal. Malcom X Current NRA member.
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Campfire Outfitter
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Campfire Outfitter
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Following with interest! I started cleaning the barrel on my Styer M95, to quote someone else….it looked like a sewer pipe! It’s probably been in the family around 100 years…..and I know for a fact that it hasn’t been cleaned for 50+ years…..cause that’s how long I’ve had it!
The bore looks better, but still stained and I’m seeing what appears to be a lot of tiny surface rust spots. After a good cleaning and polishing of the chamber, I’ll Cerrosafe the chamber to verify that the cartridge is what I think it is! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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I wouldn't do anything to it if it shoots fine already. Just keep using it until your results change significantly.
Jim This, and don't mess with it!!
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