686 barrel-crown question ....

[Mossy5901980]

Ok, I know, I should have used the brass muzzle-protector supplied in the cleaning kit.

What's really worrying me is this. Last time I cleaned my 686, as I was inserting the nylon-covered rod fitted with a jag/patch from the muzzle-end, it got slightly stiff when all of a sudden, the rod got in abruptly and rubbed against the crown. About .5 inch of nylon got shaved and the core material (steel / alu) is now exposed.

My question is this :

Is just one rub against the crown enough to degrade the accuracy of the revolver?

 

[n4zov]

In my opinion, probably not unless you hit it solidly with something harder than the barrel steel. It doesn't sound like you did any real damage. I would shoot it and not worry about it.

 

[Big Foot]

My question is this :

Is just one rub against the crown enough to degrade the accuracy of the revolver?

Absolutely not....Good shooting with this "brute"....

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I wouldn't worry about it either unless accuracy went down..
Invest in a Bore Snake, These work great for revolvers..
Gary/Hk

 

[Mossy5901980]

Thanks for your replies pals.

Looks like I've been worrying bout nothin. Lesson learnt, I'll be using the BMP next time.