rwhichel
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New member, first post. I have a model 86 Winchester in 38-56 caliber. It was built in 1892. It is in very good shape except for the bore. The rifleing is very faint and worn. I have fired reloaded rounds that I purchased for it and they tumble. The reloaded rounds appear to be loaded with .377" to .378" diam. lead bullets. The gun is a family heirloom as it was my grandfathers when he was a mounted trooper at Yellowstone national park in 1902 & 1903. He was in troop B, 3rd. U.S. Cav. I would like to reline the barrel to the original caliber. I have found several outfits that reline barrels but they are not equipped to do the 38-56. I would like to find someone to do it that comes with good referances. Any assistance or recommendations will be greatly appreciated. If I can't find someone to reline it, I am considering reloading some rounds for it with over sized cast lead bullets (possibly .380"diam.) to see what kind of results I can get. I have already purchased a set of Lee dies for it. If anyone can offer advise on that possible solution I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks again