Bore scope pics...is this normal?

[FEENIX]

Because you'd be wasting time and effort fixing a problem you don't have.

If the accuracy is there, shoot it and forget about what it looks like on the inside.

But how do you know its full potential with the flaw? Just imagine the accuracy without the flaw. I supposed if it's good enough for you and you're willing and able to pay and accept it as-is, that's all it matters. However, that is not the case for the OP.

 

[gohring3006]

I went 1:7.5..

But how do you know its full potential with the flaw? Just imagine the accuracy without the flaw. I supposed if it's good enough for you and you're willing and able to pay and accept it as-is, that's all it matters. However, that is not the case for the OP.

I worry about stability at long range with all the unnecessary bullet distortion. It might not show up at 100 yards. But it could be worthless at 1000.

 

[WyoHunter1]

If I had a car that had a rod knocking when I started it up and ran like hell after that I would still get it fixed because next time go to drive it I don't want to find out it takes a dump. You paid good money for it and it should be top quality,
Not sub-par waiting for failure.

 

[7stw]

I broke it down and am shipping back the barreled action tomorrow

You are doing the right thing. You paid a premium for thst piece, and I , in my own heart of hearts, do NOT think you did that. . The marks are erratic, and don't think they got there, by any , or your cleaning methods.
I'm thinking more in the line of when it was deep drilled, or when it was buttoned.
Just my 2 cent thoughts!

 

[Snyper708]

But how do you know its full potential with the flaw? Just imagine the accuracy without the flaw.

You can "imagine" all the accuracy you want, but that doesn't mean a "perfect" barrel will necessarily be more accurate than this one with some microscopic flaws.

 

[gohring3006]

You can "imagine" all the accuracy you want, but that doesn't mean a "perfect" barrel will necessarily be more accurate than this one with some microscopic flaws.

Doesn't matter now, the OP is sending that junk barrel back. Now he doesn't have to worry if that flier was him or the barrel.

 

[FEENIX]

You can "imagine" all the accuracy you want, but that doesn't mean a "perfect" barrel will necessarily be more accurate than this one with some microscopic flaws.

If the barrel is "perfect" as you eloquently noted, what would prevent it from performing better than with flaw or imperfection. You must have a different definition of perfect and flawless. Cheers!

 

[7stw]

Doesn't matter now, the OP is sending that junk barrel back. Now he doesn't have to worry if that flier was him or the barrel.

That's what we are all saying. The only way to remove doubt, is to remove the doubt!!!!
If I knew I had that issue, it would ALWAYS be in the back of my mind. The man did the right thing!

 

[gohring3006]

That's what we are all saying. The only way to remove doubt, is to remove the doubt!!!!
If I knew I had that issue, it would ALWAYS be in the back of my mind. The man did the right thing!

Me too, if there's doubt, even if it did shoot good. That doubt would kill my confidence in the rig. I'm not paying a premium for doubt!!

 

[7stw]

That video is what sold me on a Lilja.

Lilja barrels, are probably the best out there.
Period.

 

[FEENIX]

Lilja barrels, are probably the best out there.
Period.

I am on my 2nd Lilja barrel now. The 1st time I dealt directly with Dan Lilja, the 2nd one is with his son Carson, who is also a member here. Got pretty good service from them both and very pleased with the barrels.

 

[NEMTHunter]

Lilja barrels, are probably the best out there.
Period.

Made in Montana to.

 

[geargrinder]

But how do you know its full potential with the flaw? Just imagine the accuracy without the flaw. I supposed if it's good enough for you and you're willing and able to pay and accept it as-is, that's all it matters. However, that is not the case for the OP.

You never know. That's my whole point.

I've had barrels that are beautiful on the inside that hate certain bullets or powders and fight every attempt at a good load.

I've also had factory barrels that had so much button chatter that it looked like railroad tracks ran through it. It would shoot almost anything I put through it. It was easy to find loads.

I just wanted to say that it may not be wise to send back a bad barrel that shoots well. It's possible the new barrel may look better but not shoot any better.

 

[MagMan]

I have Lilja and Broughton they all are smooth, shiny and don't foul.