So I got this M-44 several years ago from a LGS. It's a 1944 all matching Izzy in excellent condition. The dealer did inform me that the previous owner shot only surplus ammo and didn't clean the rifle after each session and that it was no longer accurate. One MOA of steering wheel with surplus. For $60 frn's, what was the harm right? Now that these rifles are trading in the high 3's and low 4's for the condition mine is in, minus the barrel of course, I'm wondering if it can be repaired. It's already counter bored and am wondering if it could be done again just a bit. I scrubbed the barrel to the point of getting a bit of shine back and the lands and grooves aren't sharp but still very visible but still 1 MOA of steering wheel with circle 10 surplus. I can get down to 1 MOA of pie plate buy using 203 gr. Barnaul loads.
Anyone know if there is a way to correct the issue without a new barreled action or a way to change the barrel and still keep the bayonet?