New FG WRA Q's

[GTS]

Well... got my mail order Winnie today and as expected, it has character.

Before I send it off to Shuff I had a couple questions (again)

Barrel: TE 3.5, MW of 2 but the barrel apparently was used as a walking stick at some point...
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And this is what I found under the rear handguard
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I did not note any defects in the bore.

Should I consider just a recrown or bite the bullet and get a Criterion put on? (And Tim, are you expecting any more 30.06 barrels in soon, or should I order one from someplace else if I choose to replace?)

Should the rust concern me at all? There is a bit of pitting on some of the other surfaces of the receiver, but nothing too bad.

And finally, should I be concerned about losing some of the sharpness of the stamping with the new park?
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The rest of the pics...
http://s1157.photobucket.com/albums/...tezi/WRA%20FG/

Thanks again for the input.

[timshufflin]

Your "stamp" is strong, I wouldn't worry a bit. Rust looks typical, no worries. Regarding barrels, still not expecting any 30/06 anytime soon.

[Prince Humperdink]

Just recrown that sucker.Barrel has good numbers,so try and shoot it.Congrats on a fine FG!