What to do with a shot-out barrel?

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Ditto that, Art. The shot out part of the barrel is in the first inch. Of course as time goes on the bullet and escaping gas will rapidly eat the rest of the barrel but always at the expense of the "forcing cone" area first. The last several inches of the barrel are probably all nice and neat and in spec. Shoving a .312 into that barrel could really make your decision for you...:what:
 
Gotta agree with Swampy and AZJeff. I re-barrelled my Garand to .308, and I couldn't be happier. Shooting Port surplus, my Garand actually makes me look competent. No malf's whatsoever.

I bought and installed the aluminum block just for peace of mind. I had heard that it also prevents the rounds from creeping forward, but I never had that problem before the block was installed. My shooting buddy's Garand is still '06, so the block was a mainly a precaution.

Go .308. You'll love it. ;)
 
As far as the block is concerned, there really isn't any 'danger' involved. The '06 case is too long to chamber, the bolt won't close sufficiently to drop the hammer. The worst that should happen is that the gun is going to jam.
 
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As far as the block is concerned, there really isn't any 'danger' involved. The '06 case is too long to chamber, the bolt won't close sufficiently to drop the hammer. The worst that should happen is that the gun is going to jam.


The problem here is that the hammer does not have to drop to cause a really bad day.....

Imagine what happens when an '06 round is rammed into a chamber that is 1/2 too short by a bolt moving at Warp 9....

First, the cartride slams to a stop...

Second, the bolt slams to a stop....

Thirdly, the inertial firing pin does NOT stop, it keeps moving.....

Fourth.... Can you say, "Out of Battery Fire"????

Not a pretty picture...... :(

While the mag well block serves no mechanical function, it does serve a pretty important safety function. That's why they were designed and their use is recommeded on .308 re-barreled M1's.

I have a .308 Garand, and it DOES have a mag well block.

Garands forever......

Swampy
 
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