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robtattoo
02-12-2015, 03:58 PM
I have an older model 110 I'm wanting to rebarrel to 6.5x55 for longer range shooting.
This will be my first target build & I need some advice on barrel selection.
Both are available in a straight, bull profile. 416 Stainless & 1:8 twist.
Douglas offers theirs up to 28" where ER Shaw only goes to 26. Do the extra 2" make enough of a difference to worry about?
The Shaw also comes in 1½lb lighter
The Shaw is a little cheaper (around $50) & money is a factor.
I have very little experience shooting anything beyond 500yds, but I'm hoping to be able to progress out to 1250 & possibly further (our range goes to 1760)
Which would you get & why?
reynoldsfamily3
02-12-2015, 04:04 PM
I only have ever gotten 2 aftermarket barrels. I got them both from Jim at Apache Gunworks. He was amazing to work with. He can answer questions about length and twist rates. I can't say enough good about him or his work.
Robinhood
02-12-2015, 07:11 PM
If the difference between the two is only 50 then there is no question. Douglas. The next question is, who will be doing your chamber?
robtattoo
02-13-2015, 09:31 AM
I was actually thinking of getting it done by whoever supplies the barrel. Is there any reason why this is a good/bad idea?
Would you recommend anyone in particular?
psharon97
02-13-2015, 09:56 AM
I have a Douglas in 308 that was chambered by SSS. This is an outstanding barrel.
noname
02-13-2015, 12:44 PM
what does outstanding mean? I know of 2 guys that win lots of shoots
using Shaw barrels....one in 223 and the other in 308 ? I think..So
that makes them outstanding ,just saying..Get what you can afford and shoot it..:pop2:
Robinhood
02-13-2015, 02:08 PM
I know of 2 guys that win lots of shoots using Shaw barrels
Being a winner may have to do with the competition. I win lots of Chili Cook-offs. I am certain that most of them I didn't have any (real)competition.
CriterionBarrels
02-13-2015, 06:00 PM
Don't forget about us!
Here's a recent video showcasing one of our barrels reaching out to 1,760 yards:
https://vimeo.com/119342546
noname
02-13-2015, 06:33 PM
Being a winner may have to do with the competition. I win lots of Chili Cook-offs. I am certain that most of them I didn't have any (real)competition.
there is some darn good compition there.....I mean good shooters...Shaw is my choice...just saying
short round
02-13-2015, 10:50 PM
If both barrels are finished chambered & threaded for the action, and are new barrels, for $50 difference
Where are you able to get a prefit barrel for a Douglas ? For price difference go Douglas.
Robinhood
02-14-2015, 01:00 AM
Don't forget about us!
Here's a recent video showcasing one of our barrels reaching out to 1,760 yards:
But that's not a Savage!
limige
02-14-2015, 07:38 AM
Goto Douglas directly. They will chamber thread taper and crown.
They will even headspace if you send your receiver in
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