.22 lr barrel liner

[JMA]

What accuracy could I expect for a relined .22 lr rifle barrel?

 

[clowdis]

I have installed numerous and can say that most have supplied only mediocre accuracy. BUT, they have all been an improvement over the old barrel.

 

[Wesson]

I just installed a liner on an old stevens favorite. It shoot 1" groups at 50y. Can't be better, really happy with it.

 

[COLT45SA]

I just installed a liner on an old stevens favorite. It shoot 1" groups at 50y. Can't be better, really happy with it.

That rifle is quite popular. Do you think that relining has altered its value in any way? I have a Marlin 1897 that is in great condition overall except for the bore which shows some serious corrosion. It even still shows some of its original case colors. I've given thought to having the bore relined but have held off not knowing how that might affect its value.

 

[DRK]

That rifle is quite popular. Do you think that relining has altered its value in any way? I have a Marlin 1897 that is in great condition overall except for the bore which shows some serious corrosion. It even still shows some of its original case colors. I've given thought to having the bore relined but have held off not knowing how that might affect its value.

Leave it original, when you reline it, the value drops.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

Leave it original, when you reline it, the value drops.

Does a rifle with a sewer pipe barrel have a lot of value?

 

[clowdis]

For what it's worth, I don't think a nice well done relining job will effect the resale value of a normal mid priced .22 rifle. It will have a effect on high grade .22's where everything is expected to be perfect. If you have something like a low wall Winchester or Stevens Favorite that is otherwise in good condition, I'd reline the barrel and have some fun with it.

 

[Wesson]

In my opinion, a rifle that I can't shoot worth nothing...
I would reline a gun with a rotten barrel any time. Well done, it's hard to tell it as been relined.
Will try to take a picture.

 

[COLT45SA]

For what it's worth, I don't think a nice well done relining job will effect the resale value of a normal mid priced .22 rifle. It will have a effect on high grade .22's where everything is expected to be perfect. If you have something like a low wall Winchester or Stevens Favorite that is otherwise in good condition, I'd reline the barrel and have some fun with it.

Agreed. I came upon an 1885 lo-Wall built in 1892 that came from the factory in 25 Stevens RF. Can't get more useless than that. I had the barrel relined to .38 Special CF to make it both usable and fun. Then I refinished the wood the old fashion way stripping, smoothing, and applying 10 coats of hand-rubbed BLO. Haven't shot it yet and don't expect it to be the most accurate rifle I've ever owned. But the appearance is very pleasing, reloading components are available, and if it shoots the way I expect it too it fits my "one shot, one kill" mantra~!

 

[COLT45SA]

I just installed a liner on an old stevens favorite. It shoot 1" groups at 50y. Can't be better, really happy with it.

Did you do the installation yourself? Or did you have a gunsmith to do it? If you used a gunsmith, who was he?

 

[fayettefatts]

I also came upon a Low Wall built in 1892 but originally chambered in 22 Long. It was already lined and chambered in 22lr. Shoots good!!

 

[Wesson]

Did you do the installation yourself? Or did you have a gunsmith to do it? If you used a gunsmith, who was he?

Did it myself, sorry.

 

[jds holler]

Old .22 boys rifles are kind of a hobby of mine. These old guys are all around a hundred years or more old. Some of the barrels are better than others, but they all show their age. And I can't say that the best looking barrels shoot any better than the cruddy ones. Even the worst one has fairly prominent rifling, -- and it still works.
My thinking is that these little guns are pretty much a 50 yard or less tool, and they are all up to the task. They are open sighted, light-weight, poorly fitting for adults, and I can still pop a quarter at 25 yards with any of em. I don't think a pristine barrel would make much practical difference.