CrazyIrishman
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I have an old sporter built on a '34 Mauser 98 action chambered in 22-250. About four years ago I sold it and then two years ago I re-acquired it. The guy I got it back from claimed that the accuracy was terrible. Since I never shot it during the short time I had it, I have no idea what it could do. When I got it back it was in rough shape .
Next week I want to have a gunsmith check out how much throat erosion the barrel has along with rifling & muzzle wear(and possible damage considering how the exterior looked).
Now for my questions. How far can the barrel be set back before the shorter barrel affects how the cartridge performs? Are there other calibers that can be used in place of the 22-250? With the muzzle, is it better to counterbore, or cut and re-crown? And...worst case scenario, at what point are you better off chucking the old barrel and buying a new one? The barrel was made by Douglas in May '57 and its marked XX PREMIUM.
THX
CI
Next week I want to have a gunsmith check out how much throat erosion the barrel has along with rifling & muzzle wear(and possible damage considering how the exterior looked).
Now for my questions. How far can the barrel be set back before the shorter barrel affects how the cartridge performs? Are there other calibers that can be used in place of the 22-250? With the muzzle, is it better to counterbore, or cut and re-crown? And...worst case scenario, at what point are you better off chucking the old barrel and buying a new one? The barrel was made by Douglas in May '57 and its marked XX PREMIUM.
THX
CI