Gunsmithing Used Barrel ?

[jbpmidas]

I have read that barrel wear is generally at the breach and muzzle. I am starting an 18" 308 project. My question is about using a "worn out" long barrel. If I pick up a 26-30" match barrel, could I get a serviceable 18" out of the middle of it? I have 3 match rifles, so that would not be the purpose of this project, simply a reasonably accurate, fun gun for 600 and in.

Thanks for your responses!

 

[seanh]

there are two areas to be concerned with, the throat and the muzzle. So long as you have enough material to cut 1-2 turns on the breach end, you're good to go. On the muzzle end, cut of maybe an inch and you'll be fine.

if you have a 700...consider PSS pulled barrels. Just do a normal set-back-rechamber and chop the barrel as needed. You'll have cheap accurate barrel that will give you a few thousand rounds of service.