I tried that first and slugged the barrel at .308 to .309, so I don't think that was it. I could use larger cast bullets if an oversized barrel was the issue, but the problem with that is that I bought a 30-30 so it would be easier to get factory ammo, i.e. you can buy 30-30 ammo anywhere. I just to...

Well I finally gave up on the Winchester. There were a number of solutions as we have discussed but the cost of all of them were just too much to justify. The cheapest fix was to move the Winchester move on to the next one. So that's what I have done. I am thinking getting something new this time, n...

Good tip on slugging both ends of the barrel.

I was going to use David Tubbs final finish system to lap the barrel, but not until I know if this barrel is a lemon or not.

Oh lordy, I just found the tools needed to switch out a barrel and they are not cheap. I'd love to try it but not now I think. So ok, after I do some more checking on the cause of my accuracy trouble, and if a barrel change looks like a way to go I'll get a smith to do it.

AMJD492,

I think keeping it at a 30-30 or a 38-55 is easier than trying a 35 rem as the innards stay the same up to a 38-55. A 32-40 has some appeal as well but I think 30-30 or 38-55 is the way to go.

I found this old thread that some of you fellas have chimed in on regarding switching out the barrels; viewtopic.php?f=1&t=31167 and I am thinking I may have a crack at switching out the barrel to a 38-55. I don't have any of the tools but I expect you guys may be able to point me in the right d...

Pokey's link to NUMRICH's to the octagon barrel is real promising to me. I've never switched out a barrel before but how hard can it be? (famous last words). I'll need to get a new magazine hanger as well given that mine is brazed on. Funny, I did a search on NUMRICH's for a replacement barrel and t...

I have put 2 types of factory ammo through the rifle, some cheaper PPU stuff, 150 gns and the lever evolution already mentioned, both gave the same horrible results. I'll try some other factory ammo but I am skeptical that using different ammo would be the difference between acceptable grouping and ...

Ok guys, here's my deal. I have a used Winchester 94, centennial, octagon 26" barrel, made in '66 in 30-30 cal. that I just picked up to be my kick around deer hunting rifle (i.e. no nostalgia, or collector value, it'll be a shooter). The condition is maybe 80 %, i.e. it's been used, but not to...