I took my my overpriced 1943 Garand back to the range today and used modern PPU to see in it would even cycle. Well that was a negative. Case heads are bulged a little, was smart to bring a long cleaning rod this time. Ripped the rims off. So I guess my choices are A:Make it a wall hanger B: Rebarrel it, C: Sell it. Any other choices I'm missing out on? 3/4 shot out barrels are on ebay for under $100 but I'd have to get someone else to change it, and the barrel on it is original to the rifle. I saw a fresh Criterion for $200, and NOS 1950s barrels for over $300. For what I paid then a rebarrel I could have had a expert grade from CMP. I do have another choice and trade a friend for his 1944 Mosin. Attached is photos of the cases