If youre rifle barrel were bent......

[whoami-72]

Well, long story short, I had a very unfortunate accident and one of my shotguns literally broke in half and my Roger American go wild 6.5 creed barrel is bent. I initially thought it was the scope mounts and shot the gun already but it actually is the barrel. My best guess is its ~1/4" to the left and a touch down over its 22" total length. Would you hunt with it? I'm thinking of trying it this season and just keeping all shots to 200yards or shorter. No shot of me getting a new rifle before season.

 

[Ucsdryder]

Can we hear the long story?

 

[JohnnyB]

If you have a reliable scope, just dial in the windage correction. You could also limit shots to a left to right wind. In a right to left wind, just lay on your back and shoot upside down. Lots of options, never give up on your equipment…

 

[whoami-72]

Can we hear the long story?

At least 2 rollovers maybe 3. Both guns were inside and got damaged as a result.

 

[JohnnyB]

Glad you are ok

 

[Ucsdryder]

At least 2 rollovers maybe 3. Both guns were inside and got damaged as a result.

Holy shiit, sounds like you made it out ok! Insurance cover them as part of the accident?

 

[whoami-72]

Holy shiit, sounds like you made it out ok! Insurance cover them as part of the accident?

I tried that, they don't cover personal belongings but they did cover all my medical bills.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I hope your injuries were not that severe.

If the barrel is bent, I would be worried that the bend might have the effect of an obstruction and cause pressure problems.

 

[whoami-72]

Glad you are ok

Same, today or yesterday should've been my funeral. Kind of a sobering thought lol.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

No, not in a million zillion years. Glad you're OK, let's not push the envelope with dangerous shooting.

 

[4cMuley]

I would absolutely NOT shoot a rifle with a suspected bent barrel. accuracy aside that sounds unsafe.

Got a buddy that could loan you a rifle for this season?

 

[rayporter]

center up the scope and install a set of burris signature rings.
use the inserts to zero the scope as best you can then shoot to see if it will group.

 

[BCsteve]

Looking at your Jeep, your barrel should be the least of your worries!!!! Glad you're ok.

 

[JBradley500]

Id borrow something for this year and call Ruger and see if they will help you out with a new barrel. They're one of the few companies I'd think may lend a helping hand.

 

[Lee_R]

I tried that, they don't cover personal belongings but they did cover all my medical bills.

Have you tried looking to see if your homeowner's insurance will cover your belongings?

 

[swavescatter]

Oof. Personally I'd try to grab at least a cheap ~$300 Savage Axis for the hunt, or maybe you can find the bend and hacksaw the barrel. Not ideal but could work under 200yds. Just make sure it's at least 16 inches or you'll add a felony to your list of woes.

Glad you're on the mend!

 

[whoami-72]

Oof. Personally I'd try to grab at least a cheap ~$300 Savage Axis for the hunt, or maybe you can find the bend and hacksaw the barrel. Not ideal but could work under 200yds. Just make sure it's at least 16 inches or you'll add a felony to your list of woes.

Glad you're on the mend!

I actually already have a savage axis. I'm just good at shooting it lol. However, I can at least make it a 100 yard gun

 

[mjlimey]

At least 2 rollovers maybe 3. Both guns were inside and got damaged as a result.

Dayam! Glad you’re ok

 

[Vern400]

If the barrels bent don't shoot it.
That sounds like natural selection, dude.

 

[whoami-72]

Id borrow something for this year and call Ruger and see if they will help you out with a new barrel. They're one of the few companies I'd think may lend a helping hand.

I emailed them. We'll see what they say but my hopes are low