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  1. 12-01-2018, 11:23 PM #1
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    Not tried slugging the barrel.what do I use and what does it tell you?
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    Anyone in the market for a do upproject?
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    Quote Originally Posted by The bomb View Post
    Anyone in the market for a do upproject?
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    Quote Originally Posted by The bomb View Post
    Not tried slugging the barrel.what do I use and what does it tell you?
    Have a look at my post on page 1 it tells you how, if you cant get a lead slug the right size freebore measurement may do the trick as its easier to do with a lever action. It will tell you how badly worn the throat is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The bomb View Post
    Not tried slugging the barrel.what do I use and what does it tell you?
    Have a look at my post on page 1 it tells you how, if you cant get a lead slug the right size freebore measurement may do the trick as its easier to do with a lever action. It will tell you how badly worn the throat is.
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