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I have some 1903A3 barrels that have bad chambers. These barrels had been partially demilled by pounding a pieces of steel rod in the chamber (but not welded in as some demilled rifles). I took 9 of these barrels to a machine shop to have the rods removed. 4 came out fine and the barrels are good shooters. On the other five the drill on the lathe wandered and bit into the chamber shoulder or neck. Otherwise the bores are great.
Can these chambers be cut deaper for a longer .30 caliber cartridge, or can they be cut back a thread or two and rechambered to .30.06 or some other cartridge. New barrels can be had for $80, so it would not be wise to spend too much fixing them.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Mark
Can these chambers be cut deaper for a longer .30 caliber cartridge, or can they be cut back a thread or two and rechambered to .30.06 or some other cartridge. New barrels can be had for $80, so it would not be wise to spend too much fixing them.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Mark