I am really concerned here and need some info. I just bought a Interarms Mark X from a private owner today and after getting it home I found something disturbing. The gun is a 25-06 with the Mauser 98 action on it and the gun says Manchester England. It looks new. The problem that I found is a slight swelling of the barrell about an inch down from the muzzle..about an inch in length but perfect the whole way around the barrel...very slight but noticable to the feel. Is the gun junk? Can it be fixed?? Call me or email me at 724-277-8539 Email..... ohiopyle.pa@verizon.net ASAP
Thanks Rob

I would be tempted to cut off that part of the barrel and re crown.

No it is not junk.

How much barrel would be left?

Agree with clark. Mark x actions are one of my favorite Mauser actions. Barrel can be cut and recrowned. Try shooting it first, you may be suprised at the results. Make sure there are no obstructions in the barrel.

It is not unsafe, just unsightly. Had a friend who had a 257 Roberts years ago that had the same thing as you. His shot 3 shots into an inch all day long. Someone left oil in the bore then shot it no doubt. the bullet pushed the oil ahead of it until it couldn't, then as the bullet passed the oil it hydraliced(sp) the bore out. I'd shoot it and see how it shoots before changing anything. If it won't shoot then either cut the barrel back or rebarrel it. Many times that bulge has no affect on accuracy, sometimes it does.

Thanks guys!....You are great. I now feel much better. The owner assures me of 1/2 inch groups at 125 yards. He even gave me the load he made for the gun to try. Ill shoot it and see what happens in the am........Where can I get a good synthetic stock for this arm??

See how it shoots......I had a rifle like that, but it wasn't bulged. The barrel just never got turned to final size before going to the polishing-bluing stage......It shot OK for a cheap gun. Grant

oldm70 is right. Run a good tight patch down the bore and see if you feel an "opened up" spot. If it is tight all the way down thin it is probably just cosmetic.

Good luck
Shawn

OK,
thanks guys. I just got back from the gunsmith and WOW!!!!!! the thing is REAL loose inside the barrel. I left it there to be cut-off and recrowned.......Looks like he is going to take 3 inches off of the barrel to be safe. Now, how will this affect the performance of a 25-06?

You always wanted a 257 Robts, right?

Tsk, Tsk, Tsk - Why rush into things like that.

The previous owner assures you that it was shooting accurately.

A couple of the guys suggest that you take it to the range first and try it out.

Now why would you ignore good advice?

Certainly it will be louder.

cheers edi

edi,

You said it. I was going to post earlier but thought why bother. This fellow didn't even wait 9 hours from his first post before he'd been to the gunsmith. Never a shot down range. Why should I ever respond to one of his posts. He's not goin' to listen.

ohiopyle.pa,

Look, you need to apply the brakes now and again. You go rushing around like that every time you get a scare and you goin' go and get yourself hurt. Just chill.

As noted above, you probably do now have a .257 Roberts. A loud one. Go back to the smith and get your rifle and make a trip to the range. Try it out. You know he hasn't done a thing to it yet.

Hobie,
I am sorry for not being more specific. I did shoot the gun 20 minutes before taking it to the gunsmith. I have a range here right behind the house. I fired two, three round groups at 100 yards. Sand bags and a bench. The best the gun would perform for me was 4 inch group. I even had a weird tear on one of the shots. I am not a shooting expert but have allot of rifles and to me, that is a terrible group at that range. That really stinks! All I did was ask for a little advise from you guys. I recieved the advise, followed through with it and then took action to correct the problem.
Thanks for the lashing,
Rob

Well..
If it shot okay, i was going to say draw file and reblue, if it bugged you...

if it doesn't the action is work 350...

jeffe

I apologise

cheers edi

About the synthetic stock: McMillan makes a GREAT pattern for the MkX!

Pity about loosing the 3" barrel length for a "high volume" cartridge like the .25-06. Still, see how it shoots and performs. You can always decide to rebarrel later.
- mike