The fired case shows the brass has formed out - that means the chamber damage is in - a gouge. Doesn't appear to be any evidence of a burr to be removed.
Lee Enfield threads are 14 tpi. One turn is therefore equal to about seventy thousands of an inch. That would probably be enough to get rid of the gouge if the barrel were set back one turn and the chamber cut. The extractor cut would also need to be reworked.
Don't know if all reamers are like mine, but if my reamer is run in all the way, it starts to cut a rim recess. It could not just deepen the chamber.
Also, this damage is to a military chamber - a SAAMI chamber is less generous. One would probably get rid of the gouge if the barrel were set back one turn.
This might be a situation where a conversion to .303 Epps Improved might be an option.
bearhunter suggests that setting the barrel back and rechambering might cost $150. That is reasonable and the rifle looks to be one of the better Parker Hale conversions. Given that the rifle was a gift and has sentimental value, an investment of $150 is quite reasonable.
Lee Enfield threads are 14 tpi. One turn is therefore equal to about seventy thousands of an inch. That would probably be enough to get rid of the gouge if the barrel were set back one turn and the chamber cut. The extractor cut would also need to be reworked.
Don't know if all reamers are like mine, but if my reamer is run in all the way, it starts to cut a rim recess. It could not just deepen the chamber.
Also, this damage is to a military chamber - a SAAMI chamber is less generous. One would probably get rid of the gouge if the barrel were set back one turn.
This might be a situation where a conversion to .303 Epps Improved might be an option.
bearhunter suggests that setting the barrel back and rechambering might cost $150. That is reasonable and the rifle looks to be one of the better Parker Hale conversions. Given that the rifle was a gift and has sentimental value, an investment of $150 is quite reasonable.
