Ron Smith barrel reboring
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Yes he is, though his son is doing the work now, I understand. - dan
Is reboring typically less expensive than simply replacing a Barrel? Or is it a process that is largely reserved for the less-common chamberings? I am not familiar with this process, so please forgive my ignorance and the questions. Is this something that could be done to restore the .303 bore on a pitted/shot out SMLE? The Barrel in question has a Canadian C-Broad-Arrow stamped on the Receiver and Barrel, so I refuse to swap out the Barrel. This SMLE is in otherwise pristine condition, so might be worth the investment if the original Barrel can be rehabilitated?
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Talked to him Tuesday about doing another job for me. I get the impression he is picking and choosing his jobs these days. I have known Ron since the early 90's, one of the best there is in his field. He can do things that when you call up all these new premium niche barrel makers in Canada say "Nope. can't do that".
Like most good smiths in Canada, he's swamped with work.
At this point in his life, the job needs to be fun, not work.
Thanks for the clarification! I shall research Relining.
And this is why Ron and I get along so well and he is looking forward to another project with me. Plus I do all the tedious work
I asked barrel maker JC about reboring a 1905 Ross barrel to .35. It just wasn't something he wanted to try. Busy enough making his premium barrels.
There are jobs that are straightforward, and can be cost effective for a shop to undertake. Fiddly one-offs eat time, and it can be hard to charge enough to make it worthwhile. Simply a case of billable hours if someone is making a living.
There are jobs that are straightforward, and can be cost effective for a shop to undertake. Fiddly one-offs eat time, and it can be hard to charge enough to make it worthwhile. Simply a case of billable hours if someone is making a living.
I think in part is something that is done to preserve the outer portion of the barrel often for sentimental reasons.
cheers mooncoon
Exactly - reboring would allow me to keep the original serial number and all of the other markings/proofs typically found on a WW 1 SMLE Barrel. I'd much rather that, than a new, replacement .303 Barrel.
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The Ron Smith barrel I have is a gain twist in 264wm 1-8 final twist. Wouldn't you be counter productive and ruin the gain twist trying to reborn. Suppose I need to re read the OP, probably just my comprehends ships, often as gooder as my pronounciatition.
A 338-303 would be pretty close to the original 333 Jeffrey. Would be a very good hunting cartridge. - dan
