A Good Rebarreling Video

[Andy]

Yes, he bubba'd a shot out Yugo M48a, but the video illustrates the process of rebarreling quite well.

 

[gunrunner100]

Thanks for posting.

 

[camster]

Great vid!

 

[lejarretnoir]

One of the better vids.

My only problem is that he used a milsurp rifle that costs practically the same as a Rem 700 action.
Military rifles when shot out are becoming more difficult to find original barrels. That's always been a problem with milsurp. Once the original barrel is worn out, it's not even a shooter now. The temptation to "bubba" or rebarrel becomes even greater. Then you need to alter the bolt, safety, restock, etc. Not cost effective.

On the other hand, once a milsurp rifle is rebarreled, even to original specs, is no longer original and value has plummeted. Take warning for those willing to sacrifice K98's and such.

 

[sunray]

"...One of the better vids..." Except that removing or installing a barrel isn't done on a lathe.

 

[lejarretnoir]

"...One of the better vids..." Except that removing or installing a barrel isn't done on a lathe.

Luckily the barrel didn't slip in the chuck. I also don't tighten them in the chuck.