Every time I read this thread I want to head for the LGS to look for a 788 in 30-30.
I bought one when they first came out. Horrible accuracy. The last inch and a half of the barrel at the muzzle end wasn’t fully formed out on the outside. Looking inside, there were a couple of gaps where the rifling was missing entirely.
Hacksaw to the rescue. Cut 2” off, recrowned, and wow, was it a shooter! Had lots of fun with that little rifle with the Lyman 31141.
One of many that got traded off, though it was long enough ago that I can’t remember why.
Ben, I enjoy reading about you mentoring Trevor. You are making great memories for both of you.