[eartick]

FINALLY, a post that is not about the “virus”. Thanks

[Dusty Road]

Why was it rebarreled and why the 308?

[eartick]

Thanks for the great article. I am going to check with Criterion on a 22-250 barrel for one of my older rifles. I am pretty sure it is shot out and I need to replace.

Used to be a tack driver but alas it is starting to wonder around.

[Bonemaker]

No thanks...I’ll leave mine a 30 06.

[yarddog]

I had a 1917 Enfield which had a rusted and/or shot out barrel. I had a gunsmith in Pensacola rebarrel it in the same caliber.

When I went to pick it up, the smith apologized saying it was not very accurate tho the headspace etc. was perfect.

When I got it home, it consistently shot very small groups.I have no idea what the gunsmith was shooting.

[GingisK]

Oh, Good God! Keep that rifle in its original condition unless the barrel is shot out. They are quite valuable. They are also really accurate and hard hitting.

I bought an 03A3 for $125 in something like 1980. It had been appraised at $1400. If you want a .308, buy a new one. Don't destroy an important artifact.

[Dutch Boy]

The first rifle larger than a .22 I ever shot was a M1903. I don’t remember the revision. I do remember that at about 12 or 13 it kicked like a mule.