Bore Slugging

Seems like I need to slug my bore on my Original Winchester so I can get the right size boolits.

Why would I need to do this you ask?

Well, slugging bore gives you the right size, so you can find properly size boolits for your firearms.  It helps with accuracy since a small boolit will be bouncing around inside while it travels the length of your bore, which will deliver less than accurate results.

Well wouldn’t the barrel on my firearm already be properly sized?

Maybe, maybe not.  Since I’m dealing with an antique firearm, Winchester ’73 in 44.40, I’ve been told by may people that Winchester 44.40′s are notoriously all over the place with regards to bore size.

What the hell is up with that?

That’s what I asked.  I was told that *back in the day*, bore making tools only lasted about a week.  And if you happened upon an old rifle with a nice tight bore, it was made on a Monday, while a loose sloppy bore would have been made on a Friday.

Is that true??

Not sure.  But it is an interesting story.

Is it hard to do?  Do I need special tools or anything?

Here’s a LINK that describes what needs to be done, you can simply insert your rifle make and caliber into where they use theirs.  It’s as simple as getting a lead slug, lube, a dowl or brass rod just under the size of the bore (use a brass case as a guide), and drive it through with a mallet.

And Voila’.