Is zeroing necessary after barrel replacement on M63-4?

[Mxylplyk]

S&W just returned my M63-4. I sent it in because there was a notch in the crown at the 1 o'clock position. They replaced the entire barrel! I thought they'd just recrown it. Total turnaround time was less than 6 weeks. Impressive. This is a J-Frame 22LR revolver with a 5-inch barrel. I sent it in because the groupings weren't as consistent as I'd like and the notch bothered me every time I looked at it. Do you think I need to re-sight the revolver and go through the trial and error of using different 22LR brands? FWIW, the old barrel used to love Remington Thunderbolts. Go figure. Thanks in advance.

 

[JMD999]

Yes.

 

[bobsguns]

Start with your old/current ammo. You never know, you might get lucky.

But a bbl swap is like removing a scope or changing the sights, etc. It's almost certainly gonna change the point-of-impact, IMO.

 

[BillBond]

Another vote for YES.

 

[stansdds]

There is only one way to find out and that is to shoot it.

 

[gwpercle]

You know the answer ...
Like the Swamp People say in Louisiana ...
Choot It ... Mxylplyk ... Choot It !
It may still like Remington ThunderBolts ... test them first !
Gary

 

[Mxylplyk]

gwpercle is spot-on: I know the answer. So much for wishful thinking. I hope to get to the range on Wednesday weather permitting. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks to all that replied.