Am I Getting Ripped Off?

[Blunderbuss623]

My new barrel came in the mail. I sent the borescope through to inspect it and found the images below. Called the company and emailed the photos. They said this is normal for a new barrel that hasn't been fired. This looks like pitting to me, but granted I've never ordered a new barrel. Guns get test fired so a few rounds are already through before I see the inside. Thoughts? Are they right or are they trying to rip me off? Thanks.

 

[Steve762us]

Bores can look weird and still be good--even crowns, that look gawdawful, can shoot fine.

Unless the shop was a ten minute drive, I'd run a brush and some patches through it and shoot it,
before thinking about returning it.

 

[jmorris]

Doesn’t look very pretty, what is it and what did it cost?

If you shoot it, especially if it has to be fitted, your likely going to own it from that point.

A “good deal” is when both the buyer and seller are happy. If you are already unhappy, stop and reverse course, return it. Right now there is likely already someone else waiting to buy it from them anyway.

 

[twarr1]

Looks pretty ugly for a ‘new’ barrel. At the very least they didn’t hone/polish it well or at all. I agree with @jmorris make a decision before you shoot it.

 

[Slamfire]

They said this is normal for a new barrel that hasn't been fired.

When it comes to solving problems they create, it is normal for business to lie if the solution costs them money.

If that was bullet fouling, maybe JB Bore paste could clear that up. I think what you have there are metal chips that gouged the bore during rifling. They did not keep the bore clean and allowed junk in the barrel to accumulate. I don't know what caliber, or type of barrel that is. If that is in the throat, a reamer would remove some of that. If it at the muzzle, cutting the muzzle down will remove that.

A gouge is like a pot hole in the road, it is not going to fill up, and the bullet will be jarred every time it runs over the hole.

When you pay good money, you ought to get a good barrel. No one should have that sort of issue and be left figuring a work around. Send the barrel back and get one without bore damage.

 

[MEHavey]

How much did the barrel cost ?

 

[Blunderbuss623]

How much did the barrel cost ?

175$ Ballistic Advantage 5.56

 

[Blunderbuss623]

When it comes to solving problems they create, it is normal for business to lie if the solution costs them money.

If that was bullet fouling, maybe JB Bore paste could clear that up. I think what you have there are metal chips that gouged the bore during rifling. They did not keep the bore clean and allowed junk in the barrel to accumulate. I don't know what caliber, or type of barrel that is. If that is in the throat, a reamer would remove some of that. If it at the muzzle, cutting the muzzle down will remove that.

A gouge is like a pot hole in the road, it is not going to fill up, and the bullet will be jarred every time it runs over the hole.

When you pay good money, you ought to get a good barrel. No one should have that sort of issue and be left figuring a work around. Send the barrel back and get one without bore damage.

Thanks for the great info and knowledge. It's a Ballistic Advatage 5.56 chrome lined barrel.

 

[Blunderbuss623]

Doesn’t look very pretty, what is it and what did it cost?

If you shoot it, especially if it has to be fitted, your likely going to own it from that point.

A “good deal” is when both the buyer and seller are happy. If you are already unhappy, stop and reverse course, return it. Right now there is likely already someone else waiting to buy it from them anyway.

Great advice. Thank you. Ordered it from the manufacturer and I'll be sending it back