I acquired a WELL worn 1892 WIN rifle in 32-20 about which the best can be said of the bore is that the hole does go clear through. Ergo, I plan to install a liner. Given that the 32-20 is the parent case and I am rather keen on the 25-20, I was thinking of lining it and making it a 25-20. I have brass and a coffee can full of cast bullets from many years ago when I had a 25-20 M-92 carbine. I have the liner and reamer from when I was going to line the carbine barrel but never did.
However, the 32-20 is fun to shoot and I have plenty of brass and .32 molds so I'm sure I could find a bullet that would work. The down side is I would have to buy a liner and obtain a reamer.
Given the condition of the rifle, I don't believe I will hurt the value either way.
Your thoughts?