I picked up a IHC from gunbroker. Looks pretty good but the barrel looks like it would be better for bird shot than rifle bullets. If I expect to get any kind of acceptable accuracy from this thing I need to put on a new barrel.
I am considering getting a new GI barrel and fitting it myself at a cost of about $300 with shipping and reamer rental. This leaves the original finish (well worn) on all the other parts.
Second option is to send it out and have someone like Deans install the barrel as well as re-park the entire gun. I havent added it all up, but I think total will be around $500. I am a little up in the air if I should re-park or leave as is with new barrel. Also can anyone tell me if that is a IHC stock?
This is no museum piece by any stretch of the imagination. I dont think that the value of the rifle is going to be affected either way.
I am considering getting a new GI barrel and fitting it myself at a cost of about $300 with shipping and reamer rental. This leaves the original finish (well worn) on all the other parts.
Second option is to send it out and have someone like Deans install the barrel as well as re-park the entire gun. I havent added it all up, but I think total will be around $500. I am a little up in the air if I should re-park or leave as is with new barrel. Also can anyone tell me if that is a IHC stock?
This is no museum piece by any stretch of the imagination. I dont think that the value of the rifle is going to be affected either way.
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