Reboring

[Hoyt204]

I am just curious if any one here has had a rifle rebored and what did you think?  If you can tell me the good the bad and the ugly that would be great.  I just wanna get some thoughts about it.

[Bofire]

If you truly mean "rebore" not "rechamber" I think the cost would be prohibitive. Just buy a barrel.
Carl

[yorketransport]

It looks like it would run you a little over $300 to have it done. All the info that I found says that there's a chance of ruining the barrel during the process. Then again, if this were on an older gun you could basically rebarrel without having to worry about refinishing the gun so that it all matches.

Are you considering having a barrel rebored, or just curious about the process?

Andrew

[Huntbear]

I agree, if it is a center fire just re barrel and get it over with.  To many variables that can cause it to never shooot right again.

[Hoyt204]

Here is what I got.  I have a old Remington 1917 enfield that has been sporterized.  The rifle is in great condition, ie blueing, stock ect.  The only problem is the rifling is pretty much gone.  So basicly right now the rifle is nice to look at but to shoot, that a different story.  For a rebarel is around $500 to $600 to have it done.  That includes everything, a GOOD blueing, headspace done, barrel cut, crown, ect.  A rebore is around $275 to around $350.  Yes, things can go wrong with a rebore but I really dont have alot to lose I think.  Also I'm kinda curious about it.  Oh yeah by the way I'm going 30-06 to 338-06.  Let me know what you all think.

[mossback91]

Only thing you'll loose if it goes bad is 275-350 bucks

[Huntbear]

Trust me, you will be much happier rebarreling.  But if you are willing to take 350.00 and possibly throw it away and have to spend the money on rebarreling anyway, then go for it.  Better to do the job right the first time.   

[runningboard]

for a quality job it might cost you more than your estimate. a Washington outfit that does the work is located in Colville, here's a link to them
http://www.deltagunshop.com/clearwater_reboring/index.html
rebarrel can be done for less, in the end I guess it would ultimately depend on what YOU want. sounds like a nice gun you want to keep nice in a caliber that is uncommon but proven, good luck.

[Hoyt204]

Yeah, that is one of the shops that I am going to talk to.  I do see alot of your points about just getting it rebarrled.  I know that alot of shops will not charge for a rebore that dose not turn out.  If that happens I'd just have them rebarrel it.  This is something that I really need to look into before I jump into something.  Trust me I'm not going to just throw away $25o -$350. 

[docsven]

I did one once, same model and the only thing that may go wrong with re-chambering is you may not be able to increase pressure to a 338-06.  Depends on if they tapped the receiver when they sporterized it.

[Hoyt204]

Nope, not taped.  Also how did yours turn out, any info on the procces would be great.

[Huntbear]

I did one once, same model and the only thing that may go wrong with re-chambering is you may not be able to increase pressure to a 338-06.  Depends on if they tapped the receiver when they sporterized it.

I disagree, it can always be slightly off center of bore, and ruin the barrel.  Again, my 

[docsven]

I re-barreled it and changed caliber to 7x57, kind of wish I had just left it alone though.  I am looking for another 1917 Enfield to keep as a 30.06, it was a tack-driver.  I ended up spending alot for Target barrel and modify action and new stock.  The actions on those were great.
Huntbear is right though, there is more that could go wrong, sometimes those old barrels have to be cut off, and putting a new one on, getting it properly centered, etc.  no guarantees.

[Mookie]

I disagree, it can always be slightly off center of bore, and ruin the barrel.  Again, my  

So what? You think the factory gets them perfectly center? They don't.
Never had it done in a centerfire but my rimfire was rebored and relined by a quality smith, nothing like a Lothar Walther barrel liner in a cheap gun to make it shoot. It is no big deal whatsoever, and it only costs about $150.


I know a person who does it in his garage. The drill bit cost a crapload, but his barrels shoot comp, and win.

Rebarreling might be easier and faster though.

I did a google search and these names popped up a few times. www.cutrifle.com, http://www.z-hat.com/

One thing that was mentioned a lot was the possible inconsistency of the steel, generally in older rifles, so you take a chance on that.

I would think if you add all the variables in a new barrel would be the better way to go. Get a Shilen or a Lilja and you will have a smoking shooter, for a very long time.

[AWS]

I had my Rem 721 Rebored to 35 Whelen and couldn't be happier.  Now I have a nice rifle with cut rifling that shoots great and have the original sights and markings for less that half the cost of a rebarrel if you figuer in blueing and sights.  I have a couple of rebarrels where I didn't care about sights and blueing (installed SS barrel) and am happy with them.  A decent rebarrel is going to cost $500+ with out bluing or sights.

AWS