Yes, although typically it is done to reduce gauge, not sustain the current gauge, but before you do get the wall thickness measured by someone who knows barrels. Depending on the original wall thickness and how was removed you may or may not have a problem
Depending on who you reference a good working rule for wall thickness min wall at the end of the chamber varies but .105 is good, with the walls narrowing down to .045 nine inches from the breech. If you have more than.105 at the end of the 2 1/2 original and down through the end of the 3 inch chamber you maybe ok. C.I.P calls for lower minimums, but it becomes a mental confidence issue for some to get too close to the edge.
Last edited by old colonel; 04/23/20 07:05 PM. Reason: Reworded to clarify
