Thread: "Burnt" barrels and the .17Rem?
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Old 09-26-2005, 09:04 AM
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The alternate theory is that the barrel isn't burned out but fouled in.

The 17 Remmy can be a real copper fouler, especially in early barrels. A really serious cleaning session with a good copper solvent might be the only thing that barrel needs.
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