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Barrel won't shoot, replace? other options?
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<blockquote data-quote="cdherman" data-source="post: 404873" data-attributes="member: 12282"><p>I am close to giving up on a 25-06 700BDL that I have. I am a reasonably proficient handloader and get sub MOA groups with most of my guns. But not this one.</p><p> </p><p>In spite of bedding the stock, floating the barrel, and trying seemingly every powder and bullet combo out there, still no luck. I've tried neck sizing, turning the necks even, varying the COAL to give varying ammounts of lead to the lands. All to no avail.</p><p> </p><p>Premium factory ammo shoots about 2.5" groups. My best handloads come in at about 1".</p><p> </p><p>Now, you might say to be satisfied with that -- but shots in western Kansas are often 400 yards or more. And I'm a perfectionist.....</p><p> </p><p>I cannot get rid of the gun -- it is my first rifle -- my Dad bought it for me when I was 15, about 1975. Its got decent wood, though the checkering is kind of that cheezy machine cut 70's stuff. Was Remington putting out some duds in those years??</p><p> </p><p>It should not be shot out yet (and besides, it NEVER shot well). I might have not cleaned it correctly as a kid -- might have even cleaned it from the muzzle a few times. The bore looks fine, though I don't have a bore scope....</p><p> </p><p>I am close to rebarreling to 6.5-06, with a premium barrel and a couple more inches to boot.</p><p> </p><p>But anyone have any other wild last ditch ideas before the barrel gets replaced?</p><p> </p><p>Bore lapping -- I have heard of this but have never tried it personally?</p><p> </p><p>Recrown the muzzel?</p><p> </p><p>Perhaps I should have a good smith look in the bore one more time with a scope?</p><p> </p><p>You opinions are valued -- thanks.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cdherman, post: 404873, member: 12282"] I am close to giving up on a 25-06 700BDL that I have. I am a reasonably proficient handloader and get sub MOA groups with most of my guns. But not this one. In spite of bedding the stock, floating the barrel, and trying seemingly every powder and bullet combo out there, still no luck. I've tried neck sizing, turning the necks even, varying the COAL to give varying ammounts of lead to the lands. All to no avail. Premium factory ammo shoots about 2.5" groups. My best handloads come in at about 1". Now, you might say to be satisfied with that -- but shots in western Kansas are often 400 yards or more. And I'm a perfectionist..... I cannot get rid of the gun -- it is my first rifle -- my Dad bought it for me when I was 15, about 1975. Its got decent wood, though the checkering is kind of that cheezy machine cut 70's stuff. Was Remington putting out some duds in those years?? It should not be shot out yet (and besides, it NEVER shot well). I might have not cleaned it correctly as a kid -- might have even cleaned it from the muzzle a few times. The bore looks fine, though I don't have a bore scope.... I am close to rebarreling to 6.5-06, with a premium barrel and a couple more inches to boot. But anyone have any other wild last ditch ideas before the barrel gets replaced? Bore lapping -- I have heard of this but have never tried it personally? Recrown the muzzel? Perhaps I should have a good smith look in the bore one more time with a scope? You opinions are valued -- thanks..... [/QUOTE]
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