Thanks for info! I've thought of having it welded but all I have is mig and stick. I really don't have anybody I could send it to that would be willing to weld on a barrel. Like you stated it's not worth anything and sending it off for other specialty work cuts into budget since all I'm out for refinishing stock, case hardening receiver, and bluing is my time, labor, and a little supplies. Keep it coming! Hereford