To shorten or not to shorten... 243 barrel

[bicykillgaz]

It's hard to get a decent photo, rifling is noticeably thinner the last 1-2", also if I was to guess I'd say the pitting is the last 2-3"

 

[wytonpjs]

I can do you a good deal on a spare 2” if you want? One careful owner, etc

 

[Gameking]

Does it shoot straight?
If so, why change anything?

A borescope will almost certainly tell you that you need to spend a lot of money, but your zeroing targets may well tell you otherwise!

I had a Tikka M55 SS that a dealer with a bore scope told me was in need on rebarrelling.
That gun shot 5p groups 1/2 moa at 100 yards.- I kept it for several years before selling it and the accuracy is still the same .

 

[Chris Richardson]

Lincolnshire, it's currently 22" I believe. I use it for fox mainly but also roe. Fox I use 58gr vmax, and 90gr Sako for roe although I have to keep it closer with the heavier bullets as I've not found one it really likes.

Try the ppu 80 or 90 gr my old .243 liked them

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Rotten barrels can shoot just fine
trust me, I have several!

Chopping isnt going to save it if the pitting i well down the barrel
Stop cleaning it as you will spend more time trying to foul up a rough barrel and getting it back to shooting when you have "deep cleaned" it!

have you considered a used 243 barrel fitted to your existing action?
we have lots
Cheap option for working guns

 

[bicykillgaz]

Just stripped it down and the pitting is at both ends, so that's put an ends that idea. Better get saving.

 

[bicykillgaz]

I didn't realise you could fit pre used barrels. What sort of cost would that be compared to new?

 

[KimE]

Why not sell the old house first? If its not selling the price are a problem.

 

[Stumpy2]

This is exactly what 0% credit cards are for