Over pressure at 2 grains below max?
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I’m just gonna scrap the gun, it’s the action that’s wrecked not the barrel
As someone mentioned, now that I’ve altered the gun Winchester will more than likely tell me to pizz off.
To bad though as it was an accurate gun
As someone mentioned, now that I’ve altered the gun Winchester will more than likely tell me to pizz off.
To bad though as it was an accurate gun
OK, I understand.
But is it worth it to rebarrel?
I paid around $900 for the gun tax’s included.
$200 for the open sights. Which I’d have to do again.
Probably cost me $1000 + to get a new barrel installed.
Off to the EE she goes with full disclosure.
And the hunt for a new rifle begins
I’m mildly disappointed but excited at the same time.
Hey, you think it would be safe to load a couple rounds at min load and see if the issue remains?
Or would that be just plain stupid?
But is it worth it to rebarrel?
I paid around $900 for the gun tax’s included.
$200 for the open sights. Which I’d have to do again.
Probably cost me $1000 + to get a new barrel installed.
Off to the EE she goes with full disclosure.
And the hunt for a new rifle begins
I’m mildly disappointed but excited at the same time.
Hey, you think it would be safe to load a couple rounds at min load and see if the issue remains?
Or would that be just plain stupid?
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KyleSchenk
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You've already cheated disaster more than once, I wouldn't push your luck with any further attempts to fire that gun.OK, I understand.
But is it worth it to rebarrel?
I paid around $900 for the gun tax’s included.
$200 for the open sights. Which I’d have to do again.
Probably cost me $1000 + to get a new barrel installed.
Off to the EE she goes with full disclosure.
And the hunt for a new rifle begins
I’m mildly disappointed but excited at the same time.
Hey, you think it would be safe to load a couple rounds at min load and see if the issue remains?
Or would that be just plain stupid?
I wouldn't shoot that rifle anymore.OK, I understand.
But is it worth it to rebarrel?
I paid around $900 for the gun tax’s included.
$200 for the open sights. Which I’d have to do again.
Probably cost me $1000 + to get a new barrel installed.
Off to the EE she goes with full disclosure.
And the hunt for a new rifle begins
I’m mildly disappointed but excited at the same time.
Hey, you think it would be safe to load a couple rounds at min load and see if the issue remains?
Or would that be just plain stupid?
One thing to consider is that a rebarrel may just make it even more accurate and enjoyable to shoot as well!
However , its always fun looking for another project to undertake! LOL
Cat
Who pays for the replacement to your firearm depend on who did the damage, by drilling through the chamber.OK, I understand.
But is it worth it to rebarrel?
I paid around $900 for the gun tax’s included.
$200 for the open sights. Which I’d have to do again.
Probably cost me $1000 + to get a new barrel installed.
Off to the EE she goes with full disclosure.
And the hunt for a new rifle begins
I’m mildly disappointed but excited at the same time.
Hey, you think it would be safe to load a couple rounds at min load and see if the issue remains?
Or would that be just plain stupid?
If it is a factory defect, which is unlikely due to the assembly process, the manufacturer will replace the firearm as there are liability issues.
If the firearm has been modified by one of its owners or gun smiths creating the hole through to the chamber , you will have to chase them.
Good luck with that one…
Is it possible that when the Picatinny rail was installed , the screw gauge was changed from 6 to 8 ? This would probably be the time when the chamber was drilled.
It came with the rail, I removed it and installed talley rings.
Only thing I could see happening is the pica tinny holes were drilled almost all the way through with just a hair of material left there and the screws for the Talley were a touch longer and punched through.
Or the rail screws were flush and the talley screw are shorter, thereby allowing the case to expand in that area?
As I’ve said , I loaded this to max (59 g) last year and had stiff bolt and ejection swipe.
That’s why was before I installed the tallys
That’s why I backed it off to 57.3
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I think you have a good plan.
If you sell a rifle with defects with full disclosure at a discount it provides some aspiring gunsmith the materials provided to either make a buck or learn the trade and if some other purchaser has no skills or aspirations of such who is anyone to stop them from sinking more money than its worth in a project…
I sold a rifle with excessive head space doing this (under valued with full disclosure) and it sold quickly to someone who appreciated what they got and selling it quickly recovered at least some of the money I lost in that deal (never even shot it…note to self, ask more questions when buying).
The key to ethically doing this is the full disclosure, which you clearly stated so good on you.
As to the idea of taking it up with Winchester, even if it was a favourable outcome which is far from likely it would take you a lot of time to get there plus freight to go down that rabbit hole.
I would be more than surprised if Winchester did it though as I just can’t see them machining the scope mount threads after installing and chambering the barrel. I would speculate that CNC would perform all machining operations while the receiver was being processed as a separate component, not after subassembly.
If you sell a rifle with defects with full disclosure at a discount it provides some aspiring gunsmith the materials provided to either make a buck or learn the trade and if some other purchaser has no skills or aspirations of such who is anyone to stop them from sinking more money than its worth in a project…
I sold a rifle with excessive head space doing this (under valued with full disclosure) and it sold quickly to someone who appreciated what they got and selling it quickly recovered at least some of the money I lost in that deal (never even shot it…note to self, ask more questions when buying).
The key to ethically doing this is the full disclosure, which you clearly stated so good on you.
As to the idea of taking it up with Winchester, even if it was a favourable outcome which is far from likely it would take you a lot of time to get there plus freight to go down that rabbit hole.
I would be more than surprised if Winchester did it though as I just can’t see them machining the scope mount threads after installing and chambering the barrel. I would speculate that CNC would perform all machining operations while the receiver was being processed as a separate component, not after subassembly.
That’s not supposed to happen. In the front receiver ring, the front screw hole should be blind, only the rear one is drilled all the way through.
If that’s what’s going on, the brass will flow up into that hole and prevent the cartridge from freely rotating as you lift the bolt.
Or, there’s a serious defect in your chamber. Get a bore scope in there and see what’s going on.
