Chris
I have a 38, 2 Finn 39's, 3 44's, and a 91/30, not including the 44 I'm modifying along with a large amount of 'spare parts'. I'm only doing this because this particular 44 was pretty beat up when I got it. That and I have an incredible amount of free time right now. Despite its exterior problems, the bore looks excellent and I think it has potential. Outside of this 44, the rest are in excellent condition with original markings. This one was reworked by R Guns in Carpentersville Ill. according to the stamp on the side. I cant speak for everyone, but this makes it less valuable to me from a collectors standpoint, hence the current project.
Win 94
From everything that I have read (and we all know EVERYTHING you read on the net is true
) uniformity is key for harmonics in general. If this is true, then wouldn't a more uniform barrel allow a more even flow of harmonics? Ever used a tuning fork? Wack it on something and listen. Now stick your finger on the end of one of the forks (simulating the effects of a big heavy lug on the end of a barrel) and notice the difference in sound.
Yes, a bull barrel is less affected by harmonics due to the extra weight and thickness, of this I am well aware.
AksRul.e
If you see no point in doing this then by all means, DONT do it. I also see no point in posting on something you obviously have no experience with nor offer anything posative to the subject at hand. Since aparantly this makes all the difference, I have made many other modifications to the sock, sights, barrel crown, and trigger and will more than likely (since I have a bunch of brass, bullets, and dies for the 54R) load rounds tailored to this rifle. Hope that makes you feel better.
I will admit I have no idea of what the outcome will be and there is a very good chance I am totally wrong about all of this. One thing I know for sure, after I'm done, my words on the matter will no longer be an opinion.