mauser barrel

[plmitch]

I picked up a used LR mauser barrel in .280 rem and 7x64 brenneke for the cost of shipping. I thought it was a great deal until I looked at the bore of the .280. Rifling is nearly shot smooth, a little bit of pitting and what might be a bulge. Is it worth using for a PP barrel or should I just toss it.

The 7x64 is in great shape. This will be used in a receiver I picked up.

[Mk42gunner]

The .280 sounds like a tomato stake to me.

Robert

[largom]

I have a new A&B [E.R. Shaw] .280 barrel [short chambered], large ring Mauser threads. If interested send PM.

Larry

[725]

Send 'em out to Bob Hoyt for either a barrel liner or rebore to a larger caliber. Personally, I'd rebore and try a new caliber. Talk with Bob and he'll match the rate of twist to the intended use and you'll have a fantastic gun as a result.

[gunshot98]

Check and make sure there isn't a lot of copper build up.

[fguffey]

The .280 sounds like a tomato stake to me.

There is no such thing as a 'tomato stake barrel' around here.I cut the chamber off and use it as a chamber gage. then there all those short sections that can be turned into a gage on front of the chamber.

I have new, used and take off barrels, it is not necessary to cut the chamber from the good barrels, just use the chambers.

F. Guffey

[plmitch]

.280 barrel given away to someone who thinks it might be saved.