Thread: Who's seen a rimfire do this before

Originally Posted by dannyb

what about putting a patch down it and feeling for loose sections ? might at least give you an idea of if and where the barrel may be bulged ?
if it's near enough to the muzzle chopping and re crowning could be an option ?

That's fine in a medium or big bore
But a .17 is so small you wouldn't feel the tiny variation that's all it takes to upset them