ER Shaw barrels?

hootey · June 12, 2013, 08:02 PM

Thinking of ordering an E.R. Shaw barrel for a Savage FV-12(heavy barrel target model). Anyone used an ER Shaw barrel?

tobnpr · June 12, 2013, 09:09 PM

Got a 26", varmint contour 7-08 as part of a group buy. Haven't finished tweaking loads yet, but I'm getting about three-quarters of a minute so far with the 162 A-Max.

Accurate enough for me to bang steel at 1000 yards, but not a competition grade barrel, and I wouldn't expect it to be for the price. Good value for the money, IMO.

hootey · June 14, 2013, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the reply!. Next question, which barrel could I get for $500 or less that would be better?

Scorch · June 16, 2013, 01:04 AM

Just about any barrel. ER Shaw barrels are OK, but just OK, they are a 3/4 minute barrel. If you want the best for a reasonable price, get a McGowen. It is a 1/4 minute or better barrel.

Huffmanite · June 17, 2013, 02:12 PM

Only have one Shaw Savage replacement barrel and its a 6.5x55 Swede heavy magnum contour Chromemoly barrel. Pretty much agree with earlier posts about Shaw being a 3/4 minute barrel. Occasionally I've shot closer to a 1/2" 4 shot 100 yd group, but expect the 3/4 when I shoot. And as written earlier, for its price Shaw is a decent barrel. Wouldn't hesitate buying another.

Nathan · June 17, 2013, 09:03 PM

I think Shilen makes some chambered and threaded Savage barrels. Shilen is generally one of the best.

allaroundhunter · June 17, 2013, 09:17 PM

I would go with Shilen or Krieger before a Shaw if precision is your goal. I have a Shaw barrel on my competition AR, but as others have said, it is not a 1/2 min barrel (but I don't need it to be).

I'm not sure what Hart barrels run, but they are also worth looking in to.

June 12, 2013, 08:02 PM	#1
hootey Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: Greater Northwest Posts: 244	ER Shaw barrels? Thinking of ordering an E.R. Shaw barrel for a Savage FV-12(heavy barrel target model). Anyone used an ER Shaw barrel?

June 12, 2013, 09:09 PM	#2
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Got a 26", varmint contour 7-08 as part of a group buy. Haven't finished tweaking loads yet, but I'm getting about three-quarters of a minute so far with the 162 A-Max. Accurate enough for me to bang steel at 1000 yards, but not a competition grade barrel, and I wouldn't expect it to be for the price. Good value for the money, IMO. __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

June 16, 2013, 01:04 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Just about any barrel. ER Shaw barrels are OK, but just OK, they are a 3/4 minute barrel. If you want the best for a reasonable price, get a McGowen. It is a 1/4 minute or better barrel. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 17, 2013, 09:17 PM	#7
allaroundhunter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2012 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,670	Re: ER Shaw barrels? I would go with Shilen or Krieger before a Shaw if precision is your goal. I have a Shaw barrel on my competition AR, but as others have said, it is not a 1/2 min barrel (but I don't need it to be). I'm not sure what Hart barrels run, but they are also worth looking in to.

June 14, 2013, 01:16 PM	#3
hootey Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: Greater Northwest Posts: 244	Thanks for the reply!. Next question, which barrel could I get for $500 or less that would be better?

June 17, 2013, 02:12 PM	#5
Huffmanite Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2006 Location: Northeast of Houston, Tx Posts: 393	Only have one Shaw Savage replacement barrel and its a 6.5x55 Swede heavy magnum contour Chromemoly barrel. Pretty much agree with earlier posts about Shaw being a 3/4 minute barrel. Occasionally I've shot closer to a 1/2" 4 shot 100 yd group, but expect the 3/4 when I shoot. And as written earlier, for its price Shaw is a decent barrel. Wouldn't hesitate buying another.

June 17, 2013, 09:03 PM	#6
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	I think Shilen makes some chambered and threaded Savage barrels. Shilen is generally one of the best.