Great posts guys!

I'll heed Bill's advise :-)

I'll try "polishing" softly with some mild abrasive and see what happens.

Some friends are about to get some reamers (any recommendations) and I think I'll open the bottom barrel.
Or maybe both (1/4 and 3/4).

BTW my tubes are not Böhler Antinit, they are Special Chrome Moly Steel. And the
bores are mirror bright and totally unblemished.

Again thanks for the amusing and informative posts!

JC


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