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jsflagstad · December 22, 2011, 11:14 AM

We have the .257 barrel. As far as I know, my grandfather made it from a .257 stub...?

Yeah, the stock is a bummer. My dad is absolutely positive that the barrel that is now installed is NOT the new barrel that he purchased and sent in with the gun unless the guy did cut and re-crown it. He said the barrel he sent in was a good 1.5" longer than the stock.

Yes, probably the best would be to rework the stock to fit this new barrel, the only downside would be if we ever switched back to the .257 barrel it would no longer fit.

Live and learn...

December 22, 2011, 11:14 AM	#5
jsflagstad Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Up Nort Posts: 419	We have the .257 barrel. As far as I know, my grandfather made it from a .257 stub...? Yeah, the stock is a bummer. My dad is absolutely positive that the barrel that is now installed is NOT the new barrel that he purchased and sent in with the gun unless the guy did cut and re-crown it. He said the barrel he sent in was a good 1.5" longer than the stock. Yes, probably the best would be to rework the stock to fit this new barrel, the only downside would be if we ever switched back to the .257 barrel it would no longer fit. Live and learn... __________________ JSF "Is your rifle interesting? -Larry Potterfield