is it necessary to draw file a barrel if you are going to brown it?
draw file
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Depends on what you want your barrel to look like when you’re done. Blueing or browning wont cover up mill marks or “ gouges”
Phil Coffins
70 Cal.
Yes.
It depends on the finish of the barrel as received.
If it has machine marks I would, I prefer file marks to machine marks. Much more authentic.
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The last Woodsrunner I received was almost perfect, needed just a couple of swipes.
You are putting out a very good product Mr. Kibler.
You are putting out a very good product Mr. Kibler.
The mill marks on a new barrel run vertically, scattering the light forward and backward. The scratches from draw-filing and sanding run longitudinally along the axis and scatter the light up and down and sideways. So not only does the barrel look nicer but it's also less likely for reflected light to interfere with sighting. If you sand after filing, don't go any finer than 220 or the bluing or browning won't "take" very well.
