What to look for in a 6mmBR
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Get him to let you shoot it . If you like it then have a go. Does'nt really matter what you see in the bore scope as long as it shoots right? If you are going to shoot it in competition then figure on a new barrel anyway as you will probably never have faith that the old one will be up to it. good luck
Kodiak99317
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Also depends on what you plan on shooting, like a 6BR setup for benchrest (1:14 twist) will not do well at 600 to 1000 yds (1:8 twist needed for the big bullets).
The bore scope will tell you the condition of the barrel (i.e., how old or abused it is), but I have seen bores that looked really really bad win matches too. Like Randy says, shoot it in the game you will be using it in and if it shoots, go for it, but count on replacing the barrel.
A used BR gun is worth what it is worth(scope, action, stock, trigger, bases, rings, smithing to true the action) less a new barrel, that is it, no more IMO, unless it is a proven current winner or has a history and you are willing to pay for that history LOL
The bore scope will tell you the condition of the barrel (i.e., how old or abused it is), but I have seen bores that looked really really bad win matches too. Like Randy says, shoot it in the game you will be using it in and if it shoots, go for it, but count on replacing the barrel.
A used BR gun is worth what it is worth(scope, action, stock, trigger, bases, rings, smithing to true the action) less a new barrel, that is it, no more IMO, unless it is a proven current winner or has a history and you are willing to pay for that history LOL
Other than value-for-dollar (is it worth what he's asking?) the twist for the bullets you want to use and whether the rifle shoots or not would be deciding factors.
If you have the skill to determine the degree of wear on the throat, scope it. what the heck? If nothing else, you'll know if his cleaning regime worked.
If you have the skill to determine the degree of wear on the throat, scope it. what the heck? If nothing else, you'll know if his cleaning regime worked.
Mystic Precision
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If he knows, get some specs on the chamber used. The 6BR has had various chambers cut which can cause problem due to variations in brass dimensions. Also, how tight is the neck dimensions. Do you need to neck turn? Do you want to neck turn?
These are some of the nit picky things that can make a nice shooter a PITA if not prepared for the work.
Although 6BR's have a very long useable life, their peak accuracy is much less (like any other chambering). If the barrel has seen more then 1500rds and you want a tight grouper, you may not have much life left.
If you are looking for a plinker, varmint ventilator, you will have a large smile on your face well beyond 2500rds.
At the end of the day, you have to believe that you got a good deal...
Jerry
These are some of the nit picky things that can make a nice shooter a PITA if not prepared for the work.
Although 6BR's have a very long useable life, their peak accuracy is much less (like any other chambering). If the barrel has seen more then 1500rds and you want a tight grouper, you may not have much life left.
If you are looking for a plinker, varmint ventilator, you will have a large smile on your face well beyond 2500rds.
At the end of the day, you have to believe that you got a good deal...
Jerry
