Why is the end of the barrel been back drilled, (bored beyond the rifleings by a long ways) for about 2.5 inches?
At first, I thought I was holding a 9.3, and not a 8mm mauser.

WHAT IS THE DEAL, IS THIS A SPECIAL THING?

SCOUT..

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Originally posted by scout:
I picked out my new project action, she was the nicest on the bunch. Action was real smooth,and glossy. Ok here is the question.

Why is the end of the barrel been back drilled, (bored beyond the rifleings by a long ways) for about 2.5 inches?
At first, I thought I was holding a 9.3, and not a 8mm mauser.

WHAT IS THE DEAL, IS THIS A SPECIAL THING?

SCOUT..

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Is it the actual bore or a bayonet adapter?
No matter, you have a great action for your project rifle!!
Good luck!!

[This message has been edited by Carnivore (edited 01-23-2002).]

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Originally posted by scout:
Why is the end of the barrel been back drilled, (bored beyond the rifleings by a long ways) for about 2.5 inches?

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The counterboring is usually done to a barrel that has suffered damage to the crown and to the rifling near the muzzle; such damage is usually from improperly cleaning it from the muzzle.