The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Trimming the Barrel Model 700 Remington .270

dipper · July 6, 2008, 05:53 PM

If the crown on your rifle is damaged, it would be a good idea to recrown it for sure.
Cutting one inch off the barrel to improve accuracy and "make the barrel stiffer" is a waste of time.

Dipper

July 6, 2008, 05:53 PM	#2
dipper Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Posts: 895	If the crown on your rifle is damaged, it would be a good idea to recrown it for sure. Cutting one inch off the barrel to improve accuracy and "make the barrel stiffer" is a waste of time. Dipper