6.5/284 Rebarrel (lots of pics)

[Bandits]

The barrel "seems" bent because the photo was taken with a wide angle lens on the camera and it distorts the foreground.

That explains it!

Still a very nice set up.

 

[Obtunded]

The barrel "seems" bent because the photo was taken with a wide angle lens on the camera and it distorts the foreground.

It is called "barrel" distortion (literally) and afflicts all variable power lenses, including rifle scopes. The cheaper you go, the worse it is... fact of life.

 

[mightyhunter]

Dave, how many rounds did you put through the original barrel?
Nice job.

 

[shockman]

Marc, Not for 6.5-284... I used 51 grains.

Oops! was thinking 260! my helmet must have fallen off!

 

[Ryan500]

Wow.

 

[Dave42]

I would assume you also put an indicator down the bore while truing it in the lathe, and not just by the OD of the barrel? If not, how did you measure to make sure the bore was actually concentric with the OD of the barrel?

Your assumption is correct. This is the most important part of process. Doesn't matter how well you do the rest, with out the threads true to the bore you might as well use the barrel as a fence post.

I got exactly 1000 rounds before pulling it. The barrel still shot good but fouled up way to fast. Needed to be cleaned every 30-40 rounds to maintain accuracy.

 

[airjmc87]

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[smak_daddy]

Great post. We need more like it.

 

[kevin g]

Pics are worth MORE than a thousand words...orrr dollars in this case ...Great job and thankX for posting them for us!!