I have a barrel that was recently purchased used with only a few rounds down it. Its a Harte 26" chambered in 6X and has a 1-8 twist. Its going on a Savage model 10 action, as it was previously.
Problem is, I gave it to a local gunsmith who doesnt know their ass from a hole in the ground. 6 months later I couldnt take it anymore and got my barrel back from them. When I got my barrel, the stupid bastards had put a 1/4" spacer between the barrel and recoil lug because they tried to headspace it as a .270 then a .308. I even gave them a round and the barrel says 6X on it if that isnt obvious enough. Either way, they dicked it up bad. So I brought it to a good gunsmith. They called today and said that the previous gunsmith, Delta fucking Arsenal of Meridan CT, had cut the shoulder and headspaced it wrong (we knew that all ready). So the good gunsmith has to cut the shoulder square and ream the chamber again. At least the spacer is gone.
Heres the question-6X chamber reamer is no longer around. Even if it is, should I continue shooting it? Or should I ream it to 6XC or even .243? I have 500 22-250 cases but I dont want that to change my opinion. 6XC cases I can purchase and dont need to be fire formed. .243 is an awesome round but heard it burns out fast. Rob1 will say otherwise but im still waiting to hear from him. What should I do guys? Gunsmith needs to know ASAP
Problem is, I gave it to a local gunsmith who doesnt know their ass from a hole in the ground. 6 months later I couldnt take it anymore and got my barrel back from them. When I got my barrel, the stupid bastards had put a 1/4" spacer between the barrel and recoil lug because they tried to headspace it as a .270 then a .308. I even gave them a round and the barrel says 6X on it if that isnt obvious enough. Either way, they dicked it up bad. So I brought it to a good gunsmith. They called today and said that the previous gunsmith, Delta fucking Arsenal of Meridan CT, had cut the shoulder and headspaced it wrong (we knew that all ready). So the good gunsmith has to cut the shoulder square and ream the chamber again. At least the spacer is gone.
Heres the question-6X chamber reamer is no longer around. Even if it is, should I continue shooting it? Or should I ream it to 6XC or even .243? I have 500 22-250 cases but I dont want that to change my opinion. 6XC cases I can purchase and dont need to be fire formed. .243 is an awesome round but heard it burns out fast. Rob1 will say otherwise but im still waiting to hear from him. What should I do guys? Gunsmith needs to know ASAP
