1916 DWM Barrel Reline Range Report

checkfeo · 09-21-2011, 03:24 PM

Here are some pictures of my target shooting today, using my 1916 DWM which had the barrel relined by Tom Heller.
Don't know if ifs good or bad for a relined barrel Luger, but I'm happy.

25 feet, off hand, no rest. My reloads are 147gr Berry's Copper plate RN over 3.6gr Accurate #2, 1.155 O.A.L. 855 FPS.

This is 75 rounds, looks like I was getting tired as it starts to spread out from the main group. But keep in mind I'm 65 and didn't have my glasses on.

Is this good, bad, or OK, for a Relined Barrel?

FNorm · 09-21-2011, 09:33 PM

That's GOOD!

Fn

Neil Young · 09-21-2011, 11:20 PM

I think it's good for any barrel.

Neil

pors12 · 09-22-2011, 03:04 AM

Hello,

Perfect group ....

regards

Otto

John Sabato · 09-22-2011, 10:47 AM

Excellent shooting,.... and certainly excellent work by Tom Heller on the barrel reline...

sheepherder · 09-22-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkfeo

But keep in mind I'm 65 and didn't have my glasses on.

Excellent!!!

It's good to know that I have something to look forward to...in four years...

Can you post pics of the muzzle & breech??? Also describe exactly what Tom did...Is it silver soldered in place??? Interference fit???

checkfeo · 09-23-2011, 12:07 AM

Please check my post with pics on the reline. Maybe three months back.

sheepherder · 09-23-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkfeo

Please check my post with pics on the reline. Maybe three months back.

Yup; I found it -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=26113

Oddly, Tom Heller had this to say about it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

I don't do the relining or refinishing myself, but was happy that I could assist in keeping this "shooter" all matching, even though I talked myself out of a rebarrelling job. TH

checkfeo · 09-23-2011, 09:56 AM

You are correct, Tom did not do the work himself, and didn't tell me who did. (don't know if he wants it known)

I sent Tom the Luger to replace a shot out barrel. (wouldn't group shots at all) He suggested relining the barrel to keep the sr# and proofs.

Anyway, whoever did the job, did a good job, and I'm happy with it. I think it shoots nice, and after a few hundred rounds through it, it's never had one FTF, FTE, stove pipe or anything else. 100% reliable.

09-21-2011, 03:24 PM	#1
checkfeo User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 41 Thanks: 1 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	1916 DWM Barrel Reline Range Report Here are some pictures of my target shooting today, using my 1916 DWM which had the barrel relined by Tom Heller. Don't know if ifs good or bad for a relined barrel Luger, but I'm happy. 25 feet, off hand, no rest. My reloads are 147gr Berry's Copper plate RN over 3.6gr Accurate #2, 1.155 O.A.L. 855 FPS. This is 75 rounds, looks like I was getting tired as it starts to spread out from the main group. But keep in mind I'm 65 and didn't have my glasses on. Is this good, bad, or OK, for a Relined Barrel? Attached Thumbnails

09-21-2011, 11:20 PM	#3
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 546 Thanks: 559 Thanked 442 Times in 168 Posts	I think it's good for any barrel. Neil __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done.

09-22-2011, 10:47 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Excellent shooting,.... and certainly excellent work by Tom Heller on the barrel reline... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-23-2011, 12:07 AM	#7
checkfeo User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 41 Thanks: 1 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Barrel Reline Please check my post with pics on the reline. Maybe three months back.

09-21-2011, 09:33 PM	#2
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	That's GOOD! Fn

09-22-2011, 03:04 AM	#4
pors12 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 115 Thanks: 24 Thanked 59 Times in 21 Posts	Hello, Perfect group .... regards Otto

09-23-2011, 09:56 AM	#9
checkfeo User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 41 Thanks: 1 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	You are correct, Tom did not do the work himself, and didn't tell me who did. (don't know if he wants it known) I sent Tom the Luger to replace a shot out barrel. (wouldn't group shots at all) He suggested relining the barrel to keep the sr# and proofs. Anyway, whoever did the job, did a good job, and I'm happy with it. I think it shoots nice, and after a few hundred rounds through it, it's never had one FTF, FTE, stove pipe or anything else. 100% reliable.