Removing the rifling: Navy Arms 1863 Contract Rifle Reproduction

[@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194]

I'm glad I came across this video you did. I'm getting ready to do the same and install a new rifles barrel liner. Nice work, love your channel, take and have a Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year.

[@jackblackpowderprepper4940]

I removed about 90% of the rifling. The barrel was dead and at 50 yards I might hit a 12" target 1 out of ten shots. I wanted a smoth bore to shoot round balls or bird shot. I measured the ID of the barrel now and it's about .590. I'm shooting 70 grains of 777, a .530 round ball and double patching it with a .015 lubed patch. I'm holding a 3" group at 40 yards. After Xmas I'm going to get some .570 round balls. I cannot believe I brought this gun back from the dead. I wish I thought of this 35 years ago. Merry Christmas Brother.

[@jackblackpowderprepper4940]

I'm going to try to make a video of the results later today.

[@tanloctt6855]

Thank you for sharing, have a wonderful day!

[@jackblackpowderprepper4940]

Thanks for the visit.

[@paleobrostones2023]

Great Tip👍🏻

[@jackblackpowderprepper4940]

Thank you Friend ✌️

[@Soheilastone]

Nice 👍👍👍👍👍

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Thanks

[@mona-he6ry]

Great hard work 😢

[@jackblackpowderprepper4940]

I just have a way of making it look hard😂

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