Is it safe to cutoff a bulged barrel?

[Shawnba67]

A guy at work was given a 270 that has a slight bulge about 3'' from muzzle can see some rust in bore at the start of the bulge. He is trying to decide between cut and crown (prefered for cost) or if needs a rebarrel
How far back from the start of bulge do you need to cut to be relatively sure youve removed the troublemaking portion?

Im thinking 2''??????
Am i in the ball park?

 

[jds holler]

I'd start with pushing a lead slug through the bore do determine by feel and measure if the barrel is otherwise bulged or damaged. If not, I'd lop it. If close inspection shows no other damage, carefully move forward towards a short mountain rifle. jd

 

[Preacher]

2" would be more than enough...
1" would not be a problem either...

 

[Gottschall]

2" would be more than enough...
1" would not be a problem either...

Its junk, Start over!!

 

[Preacher]

Its junk, Start over!!

Why would you assume that, tons of short barrels do shoot really good, ask any pistol guy !!!!

 

[X Ring Accuracy]

Slug it and find the "bad" spot. Cut before as said, recrown, shoot. Simple