6.5 Creedmoor aftermarket barrel selection. Advice please
I am looking to upgrade the barrel on my model 10 to a 6.5 Creedmoor, match grade, stainless steel. Heavy or bull profile for target shooting. Accuracy is priority #1.
I will defiantly have the barrel threaded, possibly with a brake installed and melted if the option is available. Or I would consider having the barrel ported. Probably will get flutes as well.
I will need advice regarding contours. Their are so many options I get overwhelmed, so will require customer service.
What barrels do folks recommend? I have been checking out: (forgive my spelling)
- Bartline
- Shillen
- Kreiger
- Black Hole Weaponry
- Criterion
- McGowen
- Rock
- proof (SS not carbon fiber)
- Lilja
Any suggestions on which of these or maybe a brand I have missed?
Do you recommend:
A) buying a blank and having it finished by another service provider? If so where should I have it finished?
B) buying a finished barrel direct from the manufacturer?
C) buying from a retailer? Which retailer?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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6.5 Creedmoor aftermarket barrel selection. Advice please
I am considering a few of the more "budget friendly" options as I would like to have a bit more to spend on reloading equipment. And still have skills to develop with the platform. It looks like I can get out the door for around $400 with:
- Shilen (northland shooters supply)
- X-Caliber
- Black Hole
- criterion
-ER Shaw
Can anyone compare these? Have comments on one brand or another?
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6.5 Creedmoor aftermarket barrel selection. Advice please
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