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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: kirkl on June 16, 2009, 12:22:42 PM

Title: Barrel Question
Post by: kirkl on June 16, 2009, 12:22:42 PM: I have an older T/C Pennsylvania hunter. I hunted with it probably 10 years ago and people have talking about the barrels pitting over time or if it wasnt cleaned good. I tried looking down the barrel and the top 2 inches looks great. is there a way to see what it looks like farther down. Does the pitting take away accuracy? i have the multi season deer tag and dont really want to buy a new one. Should i just clean it and shoot it and see how it does?

Thanks
Title: Re: Barrel Question
Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2009, 12:26:33 PM: you could find or borrow a bore scope. if you have any auto mechanic or gunsmith buddies they might have one.
Title: Re: Barrel Question
Post by: kirkl on June 16, 2009, 12:29:28 PM: Thanks, maybe ill just take it to someone to get it looked at. I actually have a neighbor across the street who does that stuff but were not on good terms so hes not getting my business.
Title: Re: Barrel Question
Post by: MagKarl on June 16, 2009, 02:01:18 PM: Have you cleaned it recently? If not, I'd clean it good and run a brush, then see what it feels like with a tightly patched jag. If it feels pretty smooth it's probably fine. Let us know how it shoots.
Title: Re: Barrel Question
Post by: kirkl on June 16, 2009, 03:29:01 PM: i havent cleaned it in a long time. ill do that.