Reline a muzzle loader?

[TGUNTER]

I have a Charles Daly 50cal that looks good but not sure how good the rifling is.It starts out loading like a normal muzzle loader but then the bullet slides down very easy. On my other muzzle loaders you need to push it down all the way till it seat with a little force. It fires fine but have not shot it enough to know if it is accurate. I was a little concerned about how easy it loaded, so I was wondering if it could be relined and where, or replace the barrel. Any info is appreciated.

 

[IndyGunworks]

1. replace barrel is about the only option thats cost effective.

2. shoot it first... it could be the way your barrel is and could be absolutly NOTHING wrong with it... w/out shooting you will never know

 

[antsi]

I have had muzzle loaders act like this. I always imagined what was happening in the first few inches of the barrel was the rifling was cutting in to the patch/ball/bullet/sabot. Then after the rifling is cut in well, it is easier to push the rest of the way down.

I don't know that is true, but that's what I always assumed was happening. I have a CVA inline and a Lyman sidelock that both behave like that.

I agree with IGW - if the thing shoots well, that is the real test.

 

[TGUNTER]

Thanks for the info as soon as it gets a little warmer I will take it out and try it again.

 

[fst aslp]

My NEF sidekick was like this as well. Infact for the first 20 or so rounds it was damn near impossible to load. Now after mucho bore butter, it is a great loading gun. Once that barrel starts to season, it gets easier. At least that is how I understood it.