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Offline hanshi

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Re-bore .40 to .45
« on: April 06, 2021, 08:12:56 PM »
For nearly 20 years I've had a nice flintlock longrifle in .40 but haven't used it as much as I'd like.  It's accurate but doesn't fill an actual niche .  The 38" "B" wgt GM barrel sustained some bore damage several years ago resulting in pitting.  I know I'd shoot it more if it were a .45; It is delightful to handle.

I've read great things about Bobby Hoyt though I'm sure there are others.  I'm looking for any recommendations/opinions on the re-bore to .45.  Any "ball park" idea of the kind of cost I'm looking at?
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Offline Daniel Coats

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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2021, 08:25:12 PM »
I would be more inclined to rebarrel it. That way you could always go back to the way it was if desired.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2021, 08:45:05 PM »
I’m guessing with 2-way shipping you’re looking at maybe $175 to get it re-bored. That’s cheaper than a new swamped barrel, plus the work and barrel fixings. I’ve got a gun with 3 barrels. Mostly use just one of them. 
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2021, 08:46:44 PM »
Bobby Hoyt is the guy to have do it.  I have had him do several.  Been a few years but will be around $150 plus or minus including shipping.  I really stating prices so you really need to talk to him.  Good luck. 

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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2021, 09:18:14 PM »
If that GM barrel hase their longer breech plug a barrel from another maker might not let your vent  line up the same
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2021, 09:49:29 PM »
Thanks all for the information.  If I can manage to scrape a little $$ together I'll go for a re-bore.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2021, 11:44:44 PM »
Hanshi,
Bobby is the best.  I’ve had 3 barrels bored, and 2 of them re rifled from him. Excellent work,  very reasonably priced. The smooth bore was $60, the re bored and rifled $120. Plus shipping of course.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2021, 12:53:46 AM »
    I have one barrel that Bobby re-bored for me and I didn't even need to file the sights. I have seen a few others that kept the same point of impact after the re-bore. I highly recommend Bobby Hoyt, you will not be sorry if you choose that course of action.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2021, 11:52:09 PM »
I called Bob Hoyt and left a message.  If I don't hear from him by tomorrow I try again.  Already removed the barrel for shipping.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2021, 01:01:20 AM »
Quote from: utseabee on April 07, 2021, 12:53:46 AM
    I have one barrel that Bobby re-bored for me and I didn't even need to file the sights. I have seen a few others that kept the same point of impact after the re-bore. I highly recommend Bobby Hoyt, you will not be sorry if you choose that course of action.
I second this one, Bobby has done a few rebores and liners for me. The last one he rebored for me was a colerain 40 cal. to a 50 cal and the sights needed no adjustments at all!! And a great guy to deal with.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2021, 04:50:47 AM »
Bobby Hoyt is on this forum. Search for R.A. Hoyt. He might answer a P.M.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2021, 12:07:13 AM »
Well, I've got the barrel about ready to ship to Bobby Hoyt.  Any suggestions on the least expensive and most reasonable way to ship?  His prices are very reasonable; and even with shipping it's around half what a new barrel alone would cost.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2021, 12:48:08 AM »
I always deliver and pick mine up being in PA but I assure you, you cant go wrong with his re-rifling.  He's done several for me and friends and they all shoot to the same point of impact as they were before he re-rifled.  Good guy to boot!
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2021, 01:16:13 AM »
I spoke with him in a phone conversation and he is, indeed, a nice guy.  Shipping> UPS/FedEx/USPS/etc??
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2021, 02:39:22 PM »
Remove breech and send in a beefy cardboard tube.  Is about $20 to ship.   If you can’t find one similar at UPS, online, (etc), Bobby may be able to send you an empty tube, as I’m sure he uses them. 



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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2021, 03:06:28 PM »
I’ve used pvc pipe with one cap glued on and the other end taped up, weighs a little more but never had a barrel damaged that way, stuff with paper or foam.
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2021, 09:15:37 PM »
I have three Numrich NOS 45 cal barrels.  Each has a ring from leaving a patch in the bore.  They could be re rifled to 50 cal.  Since they are only 32" I'd do a couple as fast twist pistol barrels. 

How much does Mr. Hoyt normally charge to ream and rifle a barrel?   
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2021, 11:04:30 PM »
Bobby cleaned up a barrel for me. he is a good man,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Re: Re-bore .40 to .45
« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2021, 12:15:15 AM »
I already have it in a heavy cardboard tube that something had been shipped in long ago.  Didn't even think about removing the breech plug, I'll take the barrel out and do that tomorrow.
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