6.5,7mm rebore?

[nekshot]

I finished a project 7mm(95) and found the cartridges all come out with a bulge in shoulder after firing.This I don't like. I also have a 6.5(96) and I don't have molds for it. I got to wondering has anyone ever successfully rebored these to 35 or should I simply rebarrel . I want to stream down my rifle bores to 30 and 35 so it is simply which plan I take. Rebarrel or rebore.

[skeettx]

Hello
I feel that unless you wish to stay with the exact external barrel contour, it is best to rebarrel.
In the long run it also may be cheaper to rebarrel.
Mike

[MtGun44]

There are some really talented guys out there doing reboring. I have not had it done but
have read some glowing reports from folks that have had it done.

I expect you will get some replies from them after a bit.

[Multigunner]

I finished a project 7mm(95) and found the cartridges all come out with a bulge in shoulder after firing.This I don't like.

Would an improved chamber profile eliminate the bulge.
Perhaps setting the shank back one or more threads and cleaning up the chamber with a finishing reamer would work, and cut a new origin of rifling at the same time.
If the bore looks good as is that might produce a superior shooter, depending on whether or not this 7mm has much freebore as is.

[nekshot]

I never thought of improved profile. I am going to get some dimensions and this might work. I don't want the performance only a safe shooter. Thanks multigunner for the idea.