re-chambering an old barrel

[taxman]

Hi folks,

Just had Greg Walley from Kelbly's chamber a new barrel for my Panda, did an awesome job!

My question is, is it worth the money to have my old barrel re chamberred? This is for a 6mm ppc

The new barrel is a 1-13.5 twist, the old barrel is 1-14 twist. There is visible erosion with the naked eye for about 1/2". I have seen far worse erosion, all profiles are visibly seen, just surface erosion.
The old barrel length is 20 3/4" from muzzle to shoulder.

The worst case scenario, I would have a fireformed barrel with the same chamber as the new barrel for a fire forming barrel and possibly it would shoot decent for awhile.

Seeings that I just shoulder surgery, I am not in a huge hurry as I will not be able to shoot for upwards of 4 months.

Gun smiths and actual real world experiences will be of greater benefit to me making the decision.

Thank you for your thoughts!
Tony De Stephen

 

[Cat MD]

I have done this a few times with success and failed once gunsmith wanted to amputate more but I was worried about barrel length. My bad! Thing to keep in mind i've been told is it might not run as long second time around. Herbert

 

[wapiti25]

Unfortunately the cost for chambering will be the same as a new barrel. I do my own work so it is my time.

 

[sailhertoo]

Unfortunately the cost for chambering will be the same as a new barrel. I do my own work so it is my time.

That don't really help
ol' taxman, does it?

Send me your barrel and reamer taxman and I'll do it for you. No charge.