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O.K. I thought I knew it all + still do to a point but I just took in a mod.# 29-2 that has a trash bore. There is build up but I (think) the bore is toast. This is too vintage value just to trash the bbl. Any ideas? BTW,y next idea was to send it back to S+W + have them install a 5" bbl. on the N frame.Any info always appreciated.


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Have you gotten the bore really clean to make sure you are not just looking at lead deposits? For heavy leading I use Remington 40x bore cleaner of a tight fitting cotton patch. For some reason the lead sticks to the patch and comes out as shiny lead flakes. Follow with a brass brush and solvent, then repeat until you don't see any more lead.
If the barrel really is ruined then try S&W for a new one. Good luck with the 5",those were made in very limited numbers.
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Not sure how to shoot out the barrel on a 29 so; what does trashed mean? I have shot the cylinder loose one one but the bore was still perfect.


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If your problem is lead build up in the barrel see my post in the link below. Chore Boy works like a charm on lead. Quicker, easier, cheaper than a Lewis lead remover.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...421024571#4421024571


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