Posted: 8/12/2010 3:57:10 PM EDT
| I am in the process of finalizing a trade for a Garand. Problem is the barrel is pretty well shot out (per owner). I am thinking of re barrelling to 308. I would like to stay local if possible. Should I get the bbl re crowned and keep 3006 or rebarrel? If rebarrel who do I go with or has someone near done this before? I am in Plainfield near Joliet and would travel a ways to work on this. Hometown members, what should I do? email or pm. Thanks, in advance. |
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The Garand is a great target or long distance rifle with custom work. Personally, I would rebarrel and keep 30-06. But I wouldn't limit myself to local smiths. If you are going to pay to refurb a rifle that is not in perfect condition, send it to someone who can make it better than new because it is their business to do it.
I have went local and cheap before. Will never do it again. |
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Here's one of the best places in the country.
http://www.shuffsparkerizing.com/ It's in Michigan, but on the south side halfway to Detroit. Check out the Mini-G. Very cool. |