Frosty bore

plateshooter · October 10, 2001, 07:51 AM

I just picked up an M48A Mauser that looks new. After decozmoing the thing, I noticed the bore is slightly "frosty" looking as compared to my commercially made center fire rifles.
I can't see any pitting, or dark spots, rifleing looks sharp and clean. How much would, should, this affect the accuracy?

Thanks for your replies.

Jim Keenan · October 10, 2001, 09:44 AM

Could be the result of firing corrosive primed ammo without immediate cleaning. As long as the muzzle rifling is not worn, effect on accuracy will be nil.

Jim

**4V50 Gary** · October 10, 2001, 12:27 PM

Even pitted bores have been known to shoot well. Each rifle is different and you have to shoot it to see how it does.

Master Blaster · October 10, 2001, 02:01 PM

Could it be crome plated? for shooting military corrosive ammo?

plateshooter · October 10, 2001, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the replies, the muzzle is good, a bullet stops at the ojive when inserted in the muzzle. I finally got to put about 15 rounds of Turk ammo through it at 50 yds. Seems to shoot right to point of aim, and I got about a 1" group from a rickety bench.
Got a mojo apeture sight on the way. Funny when you buy an old rifle for a cheap price and still want perfection eh?
Thanks again for the info

October 10, 2001, 07:51 AM	#1
plateshooter Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 1999 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 398	Frosty bore I just picked up an M48A Mauser that looks new. After decozmoing the thing, I noticed the bore is slightly "frosty" looking as compared to my commercially made center fire rifles. I can't see any pitting, or dark spots, rifleing looks sharp and clean. How much would, should, this affect the accuracy? Thanks for your replies. __________________ One shot, one plate

October 10, 2001, 09:44 AM	#2
Jim Keenan Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 10,956	Could be the result of firing corrosive primed ammo without immediate cleaning. As long as the muzzle rifling is not worn, effect on accuracy will be nil. Jim __________________ Jim Keenan

October 10, 2001, 12:27 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: California Posts: 13,263	Even pitted bores have been known to shoot well. Each rifle is different and you have to shoot it to see how it does. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 10, 2001, 02:01 PM	#4
Master Blaster Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: One of the original 13 Colonies Posts: 2,018	Could it be crome plated? for shooting military corrosive ammo? __________________ The difference between Democrats and Republicans is like the difference between a poop sandwich, and a poop Sandwich with mustard.

October 10, 2001, 02:22 PM	#5
plateshooter Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 1999 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 398	Thanks for the replies, the muzzle is good, a bullet stops at the ojive when inserted in the muzzle. I finally got to put about 15 rounds of Turk ammo through it at 50 yds. Seems to shoot right to point of aim, and I got about a 1" group from a rickety bench. Got a mojo apeture sight on the way. Funny when you buy an old rifle for a cheap price and still want perfection eh? Thanks again for the info __________________ One shot, one plate