Author Topic: Ding on crown of barrel...issue or not? (Read 574 times)

Dolph26 · « **on:** September 11, 2004, 09:45:14 AM »

Hello all, I'm a new poster but I've been lurking around a while. Anyway, here it goes... I just purchased a new in box Remington 700 CDL in .270. I looked the rifle over at the gun shop but for some reason did not inspect the crown. I got the rifle home and looked it over and see a small ding in the crown, though I can't tell if it actually goes into the bore or not. It is very small, and I may be paranoid but I thought I'd see what ya'll thought about it. Should I shoot it and see, or take it back and be picky? Thanks for the replies...

Judson · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2004, 10:34:35 AM »

I would take it back you paid for a new rifle not a dinged up one! Damage to the crown of a barrel can hurt the accuracy if it effects the rifling or the edges of the bore. If the dealer will not help you out try the rifle and if it does not shot it is not much trouble or money to have the barrel recrowned.

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2004, 10:42:09 AM »

Judson wrote:

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I would take it back you paid for a new rifle not a dinged up one! Damage to the crown of a barrel can hurt the accuracy if it effects the rifling or the edges of the bore. If the dealer will not help you out try the rifle and if it does not shot it is not much trouble or money to have the barrel recrowned.

I agree. A dinged crown is NOT something you would want, especially with a new rifle. Patriot

7magWoodsman · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2004, 10:54:22 AM »

Firstly, I really hate to hear about that.

The crown is a very important part of the barrel and a leading factor in accuracy...I won't even clean a barrel from the muzzle unless I just have too, and even then I use extreme caution and wrap the cleaning rod with duct tape just in case I slip...most gun shops are a repair only after purchase but I myself would attempt to see if I could get an exchange and would not think I was being picky at all, a defect is a defect.
If there is a nick in the crown, pressure may shoot out of the nick before the base of the bullet has completely left the barrel and this "gas" will make the bullet to do crazy things and lead to inconsistent accuracy and possible tumbling...I would not risk it myself...if the dealer will not replace or refund it, send it back to Remington.

Good Luck. Stay Safe.

Dolph26 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2004, 11:28:49 AM »

Thanks for the responses guys. Here is an update. I took it back to the gun shop and the owner inspected it and said that it does not look like it will be a problem, but he said that if I start shooting it and it doesn't perform like I feel it should, he will recrown or replace the rifle. That seemed fair, so I'll go with it. At least he is now aware of the issue, in case it is a problem later. Thanks again.

Dolph26 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2004, 12:32:17 PM »

One more question guys--- how is the barrel recrowned? Is it cut down or what? I have never seen it done or had it explained to me.

Judson · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2004, 01:50:35 PM »

To do the job of recrowning a barrel right it is best done in a lathe and a 11 degree target crown is what I like best. In most cases it can be done with out removing the barrel from the action and can also be done by hand if removing the barrel is a problem. A proper crown is critical to good accuracy and is something to be ware of as if is easy to damage from such things as cleaning from the muzzle.