Barrel Question [message #41501] |
Thu, 28 July 2016 16:57 |
leemar28
Messages: 4 Registered: July 2016 Location: Virgina
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Hello to all. New member, and new Contender owner. I have a Contender Serial # 228XX with a .22 rimfire barrel that wont shoot.
Have 4 other barrels and the shoot very well. I noticed the .22 bbl has a step on the barrel lug. The other 4 are flat across the bottom.
What have I got, and can this barrel be made to work ?
I appreciate any information. By the way. All 5 barrels are 10" Octagon.
Hang on TITE !!!!
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Re: Barrel Question [message #41510 is a reply to message #41509] |
Fri, 29 July 2016 11:03 |
leemar28
Messages: 4 Registered: July 2016 Location: Virgina
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I just compared the Bolt of the BBL in question to the other 4.It'sbolt is .190 thick, and flat on the top surface. The other 4 vary in thickness from .170, to .180, and all show signs of having been filed on. Top surfaces are not flat but angled,tapered . The Blueing on the bolt that needs work is only worn about 1/4 of the face of the bolt.
Hang on TITE !!!!
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Re: Barrel Question [message #41515 is a reply to message #41510] |
Mon, 01 August 2016 10:15 |
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Crubear
Messages: 1796 Registered: March 2010 Location: NW Georgia
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You are correct on the tapering, and you need to maintain it. The filing is usually just machining or wear over time.
That 1/4 up the face is what I'd call a smoking gun.
Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!
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