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Originally Posted by Bill Holcombe
... my issue is still in determining what is a good barrel vs. one I should walk away from.
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To paraphrase a recent US President, that all depends on what your definition of "good" is.
Frankly, you are the only one who can answer that. And most of the time, your answer will be related to pitting, wall thickness, or structural integrity.
If light "shootable" pitting is OK, then that's good. If heavier pitting is OK as long as it can be safely honed out, then that's good. If marginally thin walls are OK then that's good. If barrels that don't ring like the Bells of St. Mary's are OK, then that's good. If lengthened chambers are OK, then that's good. If removable dents or bulges are OK, then that's good.
In short, it all depends on how fussy you are. And how much experience you gain. Unfortunately, a lot of experience costs money.
