DON'T know what happened! I have located an ed dystone p14, 303 semi-sporterized with the ears cut off and blued. I know those are the ones that can be brittle. I'm considering buying it and having it made into a 300H&H. M y gunsmith will 'lathe' the barrel out. He is unavaliable for a couple of weeks so I can't ask him this question. How easy/obvious to see are the cracks that can occur? what is this action worth? Any other opinions appreciated. thanks capt david