barrel reboring

[Rawhide67]

I get that, just pointing out that rechambering is different from lining a barrel.

 

[bpd303]

When it comes to original smooth bore's that need a barrel refreshed due to rusting, I use a hone that I made and never had any problems with them. I always do a proof load to make sure they will be OK.
One time I had a 54 caliber Jukar flintlock that the rifling was in pitiful shape. I used the same hone to turn it into a smooth bore. I posted about it (don't remember what thread) and caught a lot of flack for running the barrel from some who must not have read about turning it into a smooth bore. When I had it at the range testing it, a fellow loved it and bought it from me. That was years ago and the last time I saw him it was still doing fine and he still loved it, although he was a black gun type.

Edit: I just found that thread, here it is.
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/removing-rust-in-the-barrel.172302/page-2

 

[rkg1]

Correct me if I'm wrong but 32-20 to 32-40 is a rechamber in a cartridge gun, not a reline of a muzzleloader.

It is also rebored or reline. A 32-20 has dia of 314 and the 32-40 is 321.

 

[Rawhide67]

It is also rebored or reline. A 32-20 has dia of 314 and the 32-40 is 321.

Gotcha. Reline and re chamber.

 

[Tmule]

I think some are weighing the difficulty of fitting a new barrel to an existing breechplug, cutting dovetails and fitting underlugs and sights, possible fitting a rib, and so on. If they get the original barrel freshened or bored out and re-rifled, none of that work will need to be done.

I sometimes recut rifling on original wrought iron barrels for $75-125 depending on how much work is involved. But they can’t be sewer pipes and can’t be completely eroded at breech or muzzle. This is only of interest to those who want to keep the form if an original barrel just as it is and not look new or modern. But the shipping is painfully expensive. At least $30 each way.

Mr. Pierce, I have a barrel that needs rifling work. How could I get in touch with you to see if you are interested in doing the job?

Thank You,
Thomas

 

[rich pierce]

Mr. Pierce, I have a barrel that needs rifling work. How could I get in touch with you to see if you are interested in doing the job?

Thank You,
Thomas

Thomas, I sent you a personal message on this forum.