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Ron Thompson
08-18-2009, 07:21 PM
Is there a way to repair a barrel (chamber area)that has been "swollen" by a heavy load? If so does anyone have a recommendation for a gunsmith to do that type of repair?
Thank You

Destry L. Hoffard
08-18-2009, 08:29 PM
Depends on exactly how bad the bulge is and where it's at. In the chamber area it's a lot harder, and if it runs completely around the barrel in that area you're pretty well outta luck in my experience.

Destry

Carl Brandt
08-19-2009, 10:53 AM
Sleeving of the barrels might put the gun back into use. I have seen Briley do some fantastic work.

Bill Murphy
08-19-2009, 02:19 PM
The successful repair of a couple of sets of the most badly damaged barrels that I have seen was done by Keith Kearcher. Whatever you do, don't send it to someone who will have to subcontract the job if he gets in over his head. Some of the most name dropped barrel people out there don't know how to lay ribs or dismantle a set of barrels. Keith does it all.

Ron Thompson
08-19-2009, 08:07 PM
Bill,
Thank you for your response. How do I contact Keith Kearch?
Ron

Robert Rambler
08-19-2009, 08:20 PM
Here you go Ron.
http://members.toast.net/keithkearcher/

Ron Thompson
08-19-2009, 08:40 PM
Robert,
Thank you.
Ron