New barrel bore appearance

[speedgun]

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional
I sent a barreled action off to a reputable barrel manufacturer to have it rebarreled and bolt faced. I've never had a custom barrel before so perhaps my opinion of the resulting product is off base. I am very disappointed in the way the bore and rifling turned out. Now, I have lots of rifles, different calibers and am of the group that likes to keep their barrels clean of copper and powder fouling. I've had a borescope for a long to and absolutely use it to regularly inspect my barrels. My point is that I'm used to looking at what a barrel looks like. My new barrel just looks terrible. The rifling is far from crisp, it very inconsistent in it's width and depth. The tool chatter and scratching goes end to end. As far as shooting goes, it's nothing special. I've talked to the manufacturer, sent them videos of the bore, they acknowledged my concerns but were only offering to send me a barrel that I would then have to send to someone to be chambered and refitted to my action. That's probably another 500.00 bucks. You guys that regularly replace barrels, what do your barrels look like down the bore, are my expectations off base?

 

[nksmfamjp]

Got any pics to share?

 

[3800fps]

Pics of the offender…

 

[Rodbolt]

Sounds like a

 

[FEENIX]

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional
I sent a barreled action off to a reputable barrel manufacturer to have it rebarreled and bolt faced. I've never had a custom barrel before so perhaps my opinion of the resulting product is off base. I am very disappointed in the way the bore and rifling turned out. Now, I have lots of rifles, different calibers and am of the group that likes to keep their barrels clean of copper and powder fouling. I've had a borescope for a long to and absolutely use it to regularly inspect my barrels. My point is that I'm used to looking at what a barrel looks like. My new barrel just looks terrible. The rifling is far from crisp, it very inconsistent in it's width and depth. The tool chatter and scratching goes end to end. As far as shooting goes, it's nothing special. I've talked to the manufacturer, sent them videos of the bore, they acknowledged my concerns but were only offering to send me a barrel that I would then have to send to someone to be chambered and refitted to my action. That's probably another 500.00 bucks. You guys that regularly replace barrels, what do your barrels look like down the bore, are my expectations off base?

A "reputable" barrel manufacturer does not mean they have a reputable gunmith. However, if they offer gunsmithing services, they should guarantee their work. I would re-engage with them to fix their unfavorable craftsmanship. If they offer you a new barrel for free, and you like their barrel but not their service rendered, take it and call it your loss. Good luck!

 

[FEENIX]

Pics of the offender…

Sounds like a Shaw barrel. There are several excellent barrel manufacturers that turn out consistent barrels and stand behind them. They all cost more than their lower quality counterparts.

You might want to revisit the site rules.

 

[Deputy819]

If they offer you a new barrel for free, and you like their barrel but not their service rendered, take it and call it your loss. Good luck!

^^^^THIS^^^^
This is the price we have to pay "sometimes" in this beloved hobby of ours.

Edited: Also, @speedgun nice job NOT dropping names in your post. Bravo.

 

[FEENIX]

^^^^THIS^^^^
This is the price we have to pay "sometimes" in this beloved hobby of ours.

Edited: Also, @speedgun nice job NOT dropping names in your post. Bravo.

This! Also, there is no need to magnify the issue here unnecessarily. You must resolve the issue with them directly and privately.

 

[Justice1327]

Care to share the video

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Now that they have acknowledged that the barrel isn't up to their standards, I'd just send the barreled action back to them for a replacement bbl. It's the most cost-effective solution. I'd expect that they'd pay particular attention to the re-barreling job considering the trouble that you've had.

 

[FLShooter293]

Whenever I buy a barrel blank I always bore scope before I have it chambered. Had to send a Proof barrel back because the rifling had noticeable gouges in it about half way down the bore. Doesn't help any if the barrel manufacturer is chambering it before you get the blank. If they are chambering it then they should guarantee their product and work.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I had a barrel from one of the top barrel manufacturers that I couldn't get to shoot well. The manufacturer replaced the barrel but I had to pay for the barrel work again.

 

[Brathany]

If it's established by the the company doing the work that the barrel is junk, and the original work order was for a complete chamber & install, then a complete chamber & install should be offered for remedy. If consumers don't hold companies & manufacturers to quality products, then we will get junk.

 

[VinceMule]

Service after the sale is a major component of a barrel's price. Some barrel makers are better than others in service after the sale, Krieger is one of the very best, if not the best.

Lessons learned:
A. inspect a barrel carefully before you ship it to the gunsmith.
B. Gunsmiths do not always inspect barrels prior to chambering, especially when you ship the barrel to them.
C. a barrel maker may warranty the barrel and not the chambering done by someone other than them, Vise a versa for the gunsmith.