pjmcdonald
32 Cal.
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I've been lurking the forums, learning a lot over the past few years. Ordered Dutch's system and slowly improving. But I have a concern and I'm wondering whether or not to re-barrel.
The rifle is an old TC "Hawken", .50 cal, serial 59xx. It was a gift from my father in law. Sat up for about 20 years. Still pulling light rust from barrel. I can feel a very, very slight bulge about 22" down the bore. Only with a slick patch.
I've had it to the range several times. My PRB groups are still about 4" - 5" at 50 yards.
I love the gun. Plus it has sentimental value. Pa-in-law and I were close. He taught me to hunt. My goal is take a whitetail with it this fall season.
Any advice on whether to re-barrel? I know I need to keep practicing. That is the fun part!
Paul
The rifle is an old TC "Hawken", .50 cal, serial 59xx. It was a gift from my father in law. Sat up for about 20 years. Still pulling light rust from barrel. I can feel a very, very slight bulge about 22" down the bore. Only with a slick patch.
I've had it to the range several times. My PRB groups are still about 4" - 5" at 50 yards.
I love the gun. Plus it has sentimental value. Pa-in-law and I were close. He taught me to hunt. My goal is take a whitetail with it this fall season.
Any advice on whether to re-barrel? I know I need to keep practicing. That is the fun part!
Paul