Gunsmiths help

[ZMT588]

So while out today my rifle came out of the sling and dropped barrel tip first into the concrete. I tried to catch it but to no avail. I inspected it and noticed there is a small chunk of the barrel push into then bore. Any ideas on what I should do? Take it to a gun smith and have him bore it out? Just shoot it and re sight it in?

 

[MTLabrador]

It’s pretty simple and inexpensive to have a new crown cut by a good gunsmith, that’s what I would do.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

It’s pretty simple and inexpensive to have a new crown cut by a good gunsmith, that’s what I would do.

Same

 

[EYJONAS!]

So while out today my rifle came out of the sling and dropped barrel tip first into the concrete. I tried to catch it but to no avail. I inspected it and noticed there is a small chunk of the barrel push into then bore. Any ideas on what I should do? Take it to a gun smith and have him bore it out? Just shoot it and re sight it in? View attachment 137015

Probably buy a new gun...... you've been upgrading everything else hahaha.

 

[ZMT588]

Probably buy a new gun...... you've been upgrading everything else hahaha.

Thinking of a Cooper in 7mm

 

[ZMT588]

It’s pretty simple and inexpensive to have a new crown cut by a good gunsmith, that’s what I would do.

That’s probably what I’m doing.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Thinking of a Cooper in 7mm

Affirmed

 

[mtmuley]

Not sure what the deal is, but I think Cooper may be shut down right now. I'll be driving by in the morning, I'll check. mtmuley

 

[Pucky Freak]

Just shoot it and re sight it in?

Definitely not until it’s recrowned

 

[MJE2083]

Yeah recrown

 

[HandgunHunter]

Basic crown work.

 

[nrpate05]

Im probably not the one to listen to, but I wouldn't shoot it if there is any sort of obstruction in the barrel, regardless of how small it is. May just make the problem worse. A gunsmith should be able to trim it down and recrown it. Probably a pretty standard procedure.

 

[ZMT588]

She’s fixed! Just need to go to the range and re sight her in!

 

[antelopedundee]

It's also fairly common to counterbore your muzzle end so that damage like you incurred doesn't mess things up.

 

[44hunter45]

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