Recent content by Guide1971

Hello everyone, New here and have a few questions about a new build. I recently purchased a used Forbes Rifle in 30\06 but when I took it to my gunsmith he showed me pics of my Lands peeling up in 3 spots in my barrel after only 38 rounds so I've decided to rebarrel in a different caliber. So I...

I recently purchased a Forbes Rifle in a 30\06 model 24B it was used but very little 38 rounds and the barrel is coming apart inside Lands are peeling up in 3 places so I've decided to rebarrel it into something of a different caliber. I was thinking maybe a 6.5x284 but I hear barrel life maybe...