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15-07-2017, 21:06 #1
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Latest on barrel replacement and caliber change?
How smoothly is the process currently working if you want to replace a worn barrel, or even rebarrel a hunting rifle to a different caliber? I spoke with a well known custom rifle builder, he claims the process is currently dysfunctional...
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15-07-2017, 21:41 #2
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Re: Latest on barrel replacement and caliber change?
Friend of mine is waiting mire that 8 months for his replacement barrel license to be approved. His gun is currently an expensive paper weight.
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16-07-2017, 11:08 #3
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Re: Latest on barrel replacement and caliber change?
Guys I stand corrected but I heard that SABS don't do proofing anymore for new barrels and as a result a Gunsmith must hand in a report now with the SABS certificate which has become non existent and I gather that the problem originated from this?
Maybe Gert can elaborate on this as he works closely with Johan Geyling.
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16-07-2017, 16:22 #4
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Re: Latest on barrel replacement and caliber change?
Do you buy the barrel and take it to a gunsmith or does the barrel need to be transferred to a gunsmith direct from the gunshop?
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16-07-2017, 17:17 #5
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