Barrel jacket question

[LyingBastard]

This is my spare barrel jacket (for the barrel project) and, is it me or it looks it was bent towards the front sight?

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I can swear I am seeing a bit of a bulge/dent forming around the first third of the front sight base and then going in an angle towards the muzzle of the barrel. I put the barrel nut (the only one I have right now) to help highlight the feeling of off-centeredness I have.

[chas1949]

Looks like barrel bushing has been cross threaded in.

[Phyrbird]

I agree on the Xthread, getting a reliable smith to chase those threads is gonna be a B**~~> They'd have to start way back & come out with out changing the thread pitch.
I can't find one anymore that won't rip you off then charge for work not done or schlepped though just to get your money.
Blueing is non existent, lathe or mill work is not just a arm & leg but your option to procreate.
Wish I could find a near local smith, reliable, accurate, & fair....
I have many pieces needing bluing that would be prime repair parts. I have 3 projects desperate for accurate mill/lathe work. Plus I need 2-3 die bodies turned for my reloading stuff.