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The barrel already has too much material removed. Removing more material doesn't fix it.
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Barrel reamer
- Thread starter CannonKrazy
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You can't correct that problem with a reamer. only hope would be to rechamber it in a larger case like .308 or several others.
Just thought I would update this post.
I measured the chamber, length of threads on the barrel to receiver. After double checking everything I decided this project was doable.
Finding a reamer and gauge took a little time but paid off.
I had .168 to work with and luckily it only took .128 to clean up the chamber. I faced off the excess to account for rechambering depth of .128.
Everything came out great. All measurements are good. Headspace is correct and bolt lockup is perfect.
This was a fun project.
Before and after pics.
I measured the chamber, length of threads on the barrel to receiver. After double checking everything I decided this project was doable.
Finding a reamer and gauge took a little time but paid off.
I had .168 to work with and luckily it only took .128 to clean up the chamber. I faced off the excess to account for rechambering depth of .128.
Everything came out great. All measurements are good. Headspace is correct and bolt lockup is perfect.
This was a fun project.
Before and after pics.
