[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Scratch in barrel

Posted: 8/3/2007 4:46:51 AM EDT

I think I have a small scratch in the middle of my barrel. It's an area that no matter how much I clean it, it still remains. Is this going to affect the accuracy? Can anything be done to fix it?

Posted: 8/3/2007 4:53:04 AM EDT

[#1]

Dumb question that must be asked...
are you mistaking the gas port for a scratch?

Posted: 8/3/2007 5:09:48 AM EDT

[#2]

Nah, It's about 4 inches down from the muzzle. The entire barrel length looks smooth except for a small, what looks like a scratch, imperfection. I've only ever used a bore snake for cleaning and can;t figure out what would have caused it. I'm concerned that my barrel is now junk and has to be replaced. It's a bushmaster DCM with only about 2k rounds through it so far.

Posted: 8/3/2007 3:43:15 PM EDT

[#3]

Can you post a photo of the scratch?

Also, the bore snake may work fine between a few shot strings at the range, but to correctly clean the barrel, you will need a complete cleaning rod type cleaning kit, including a chamber brush.

P.S. Welcome to the site!!!

Posted: 8/3/2007 3:47:28 PM EDT

[#4]

You can use some elbow grease and try JB Bore paste on a patch jag. Or you can get a lapping kit and fire some very reduced loads through it and get faster results.

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