rifle proof

[darren_mc 1]

how much is it to get a rimfire proofed that has been cut down and threaded, and how long does it take

 

 

thanks darren

[quicksilver 0]

I think you are talking around £100 to screw cut and proof but this a ball park figure

[matt_hooks 188]

There's a whole argument about whether you need to reproof when cutting down and/or threading. My belief, according to the law, is that it's not necessary. It's only necessary for you to do it if it's for sale anyway, you can cut it down and keep it and never bother about re-proofing. For it to require a re-proof, it needs to seriously adversely affect the strength of the barrel. Screw cutting doesn't, unless you take a heck of a lot of material off, and cutting down doesn't weaken anything, though it is arguable whether it's significant enough to need the re-proof.

 

As for cost, a proof is about £60, threading about the same, and cutting down about £100.

[dadioles 68]

There's a whole argument about whether you need to reproof when cutting down and/or threading. My belief, according to the law, is that it's not necessary. It's only necessary for you to do it if it's for sale anyway, you can cut it down and keep it and never bother about re-proofing. For it to require a re-proof, it needs to seriously adversely affect the strength of the barrel. Screw cutting doesn't, unless you take a heck of a lot of material off, and cutting down doesn't weaken anything, though it is arguable whether it's significant enough to need the re-proof.

 

As for cost, a proof is about £60, threading about the same, and cutting down about £100.

 

There was a fair bit of discussion about this and decided that it does not need to be proofed. Just have it cut down and threaded. If your gunsmith wants it proofed it either means that he does not know the law or makes a few extra bob. 14" to 16" is a good length for .22 / HMR anything longer is a waste of space.