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03 January 2009, 11:51
kayaker
Barrel Pitting?
I am looking a good deal on a sporterized 6.5 swede. I haven't seen the gun yet but the owner says it has some barrel pitting which is common in these older mil-surps. I won't take it if it is severe or bad at the muzzle.

If the pitting is light to moderate does this often spell disaster for accuracy? I will see the rifle soon but just wanted some opinions...

I don't expect MOA, but servicable hunting accuracy for 150-175 yrds max...

Thanks


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03 January 2009, 12:09
vapodog
quote:
the owner says it has some barrel pitting

Just a guess here but I'm thinking he means externally.

Reserve judgment until you see.


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03 January 2009, 20:40
kayaker
I should have said bore, not barrel hilbily


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03 January 2009, 22:25
RayO
You should be able to get servicible hunting accuracy with light pitting.I've had several rifes with some pitting that shot quite well.
03 January 2009, 23:21
Burlington Rd
We took a look down my Carl Gustav 1919 6.5x55 with a borescope just this week. Between the lands it was frosted but not pitted.

Has he examined it with a borescope or is he just eyeballing it?

Advice to buy a Swede when you have a chance just gets better with time.
04 January 2009, 04:38
p dog shooter
some rifles shoot ok with pitting others do not. If it is really bad I wouldn't buy it.