I have just received my barrel back after the integral rear sight ramp was removed by turning it off on a lathe (by a qualified gunsmith). When I informed the guy who will build my rifle (another gunsmith)he told me that I made a huge mistake to remove the sights and that the "barrel memory" will now have been disturbed and accuracy will be severely compromised as a result. Any opinions? Thanks, Adam

There is a slight possibility that the bore relaxed at the ramp location. The only way to know is shoot the rifle.
The first gunsmith obviously thought it was ok and it will probably be ok.
Shoot it and find out before your go on to more drama.

True that the barrel has been changed with regard to its stress pattern. As for severely changing its accuracy, you will have to shoot it to determine that, but it likely will be fine. The last 2 inches of a barrel are the most important.

I seriously doubt it will have any negative effect on accuracy. It most likely would change point of aim if it's already stocked, but accuracy might even improve.

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

Why on earth did you have the integral ramp removed?

I do not think that it will be any issue. I find steel does some amazing things for gunsmiths that just are not an issue in the manufacturing world.

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Originally posted by Fal Grunt:
Why on earth did you have the integral ramp removed?

I do not think that it will be any issue. I find steel does some amazing things for gunsmiths that just are not an issue in the manufacturing world.

I'm installing a quarter rib with express sights.