Weihrauch HW80 Project: Barrel

[@paultowns9880]

I like how your doing this project with basic equipment. The barrel is looking vastly improved. Hats off to you!

[@keith6930]

Thanks, hopefully it's a bit safer to be slow and steady than go at with a power tool

[@danny007boy123]

i would like to see how you finished off the top of the bore pls

[@keith6930]

I've yet to finish it completely as I've got a few other pieces I want to concentrate on 1st.
I'm going to reassemble the rifle and fire some test shots to see if the squaring of the end of the crown has affected the aim or groupings before attempting to smooth or reshape the bore.
I have found a company that can not only recrown with the lathe but also turn the end down for a UNF fitting so I could use a moderator too. I may consider this if the groupings are all over the place

[@mikecollins3835]

The easiest way to remove old blueing is to simply wipe it off using a rag soaked in white vinegar, save an awful lot of time and sanding.

[@keith6930]

I'll certainly be trying this on the .22 barrel

[@mikecollins3835]

@@keith6930 Make sure you thoroughly wash the vinegar off afterwards as with it being an acid, (acetic acid) it will continue to eat into the steel until neutralised.

[@keith6930]

@@mikecollins3835 TBH I don't mind the hand sanding, but it would certainly make getting into the tight areas a lot easier

[@mikecollins3835]

@@keith6930 I don't mind it myself, and it's surprising when you get down to it the 'sins' the manufacturers manage to hide under the various coatings. I generally begin with 400 wet and dry, and take it up in 200 increments to 2500 as the better the starting point ( the prep ) the better the final results.

[@garybillington2239]

Try a metal countersink tool to re crown it.

[@keith6930]

I've seen a smooth brass bolt head used as well. I'll probably try and shoot a few groups 1st to see if all ok before making an attempt at anything with the crown.