Back bore to remove pits

[Daniel G Rainey]

Pitting does not usually effect the shootabiltiy. I learn something from the site all the time. But, does pitting effect the pattern the the gun?

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Daniel G Rainey

Pitting does not usually effect the shootabiltiy. I learn something from the site all the time. But, does pitting effect the pattern the the gun?

How would it with a shot cup?
And when i say that pitting does not effect shootability. I mean safe shootability... And pitting that is typical of these older guns. How many of us are shooting hammer guns with moderate or even heavy pitting?

[Bill Graham]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

when i say that pitting does not effect shootability. I mean safe shootability... And pitting that is typical of these older guns. How many of us are shooting hammer guns with moderate or even heavy pitting?

That's all I care about; safe shootability. I shot it once, and it hit what I aimed at.

I'm fine as well with not back boring. It wouldn't cost me anything to have it done, but if I don't need to then I wouldn't want to. It would be nice however to lengthen the chambers to 2 3/4. I can easily buy Winchester WinLite shells right down the street, and they are a very mellow load.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Bill Graham

It would be nice however to lengthen the chambers to 2 3/4. I can easily buy Winchester WinLite shells right down the street, which would be easier than mailorder.

if there is any operation where wall thickness is most affected- this is it

[Bill Graham]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

if there is any operation where wall thickness is most affected- this is it

Nevermind that idea then. I'll order short shells online. Thanks.

Time to strike, polish, and blacken. Will leave the rest well enough alone.