Old Ironsights
08-26-2013, 05:06 PM
OK... Because I'm paranoid about modifying "stock" guns, I ordered a spare barrel set for a .38 Cobra Derringer and asked that it be factory throated for CCI .38 Shot Cartridges. (I need a pocket Snake Gun).
Well, I got it from them (a whopping $60) and they DID throat ONE of the two barrels to take the CCI Shot cartridge, but not both :roll:. Oh well.
Still, I DID want both throats opened, so rather than whine & send the barrel back, I google'd up https://www.reamerrentals.com/.
There I found a 3 day rental for a .358 throat reamer for $15, and added a "T handle" (I don't have a lathe) for an additional $10.
Order placed Thurs PM. Total, $44.00 (rent, shipping & insurance)
I picked up the reamer at my POB at 2pm today, and had the throat cut, by hand, and the reamer back in the pre-paid "flat rate" box by 2:45.
I am a VERY happy camper.... :mrgreen:
These folks seem to be the real deal.
Well, I got it from them (a whopping $60) and they DID throat ONE of the two barrels to take the CCI Shot cartridge, but not both :roll:. Oh well.
Still, I DID want both throats opened, so rather than whine & send the barrel back, I google'd up https://www.reamerrentals.com/.
There I found a 3 day rental for a .358 throat reamer for $15, and added a "T handle" (I don't have a lathe) for an additional $10.
Order placed Thurs PM. Total, $44.00 (rent, shipping & insurance)
I picked up the reamer at my POB at 2pm today, and had the throat cut, by hand, and the reamer back in the pre-paid "flat rate" box by 2:45.
I am a VERY happy camper.... :mrgreen:
These folks seem to be the real deal.