Shilen barrel?

Shadow_Wolf · May 16, 2010, 10:12 PM

I have a Ruger M77 Hawkeye in .308. I like this gun alot for the hunting that I do but I have always wanted to get a shilen barrel for it just to see what it would do for it. I was wondering if this is possable or has anyone else try'd this with there ruger? Thank you for your time.

Scorch · May 17, 2010, 02:19 AM

Rugers get rebarreled just like any other make of rifle. A shilen barrel will help you bring out the potential of any rifle.

Shadow_Wolf · May 17, 2010, 06:20 PM

How would you go about getting the barrel out of the action? Is there a tool that you must have ?

kraigwy · May 17, 2010, 08:46 PM

I'd recommend you take it to a quilified gunsmith,

Do a Google on Rebarreling/Chambering a rifle barrel, you'll find is not really something you should try on your own.

Jim Watson · May 17, 2010, 09:06 PM

It is pretty much a gunsmith job.
The tools required would cost more than the new barrel itself.
Plus the expertise.

dksac2 · May 18, 2010, 01:52 AM

Find a good gunsmith, this is not a do it yourself job. There are more than a few gunsmiths out there with little experience or proper training.
Also, ask about other brands of barrels. The Shilens are a very good barrel, but there are better barrels to be had.
The one gunsmith I know and reccommend is Sccott @ www.savagegunsmithing.com.
It's his Savage rifle site, but he works on everthing.
You are going to pay good money for a new barrel and the installation of it, don't try to go too cheep, a good barrel properly installed with a good crown will make your rifle into a tac driver. You might also consider bedding the action also. The Ruger beds a little different than most bolt rifles.
I've done quite a few. I retired from gunsmithing about 5 years ago. I really miss it, but a pretty bad back put me down.

Best Regards, John K

May 16, 2010, 10:12 PM	#1
Shadow_Wolf Junior Member Join Date: August 15, 2009 Posts: 3	Shilen barrel? I have a Ruger M77 Hawkeye in .308. I like this gun alot for the hunting that I do but I have always wanted to get a shilen barrel for it just to see what it would do for it. I was wondering if this is possable or has anyone else try'd this with there ruger? Thank you for your time.

May 17, 2010, 02:19 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,033	Rugers get rebarreled just like any other make of rifle. A shilen barrel will help you bring out the potential of any rifle. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

May 17, 2010, 08:46 PM	#4
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 8,610	I'd recommend you take it to a quilified gunsmith, Do a Google on Rebarreling/Chambering a rifle barrel, you'll find is not really something you should try on your own. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Oct '78 Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

May 17, 2010, 06:20 PM	#3
Shadow_Wolf Junior Member Join Date: August 15, 2009 Posts: 3	How would you go about getting the barrel out of the action? Is there a tool that you must have ?

May 17, 2010, 09:06 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,671	It is pretty much a gunsmith job. The tools required would cost more than the new barrel itself. Plus the expertise.

May 18, 2010, 01:52 AM	#6
dksac2 Member Join Date: May 18, 2010 Posts: 62	Find a good gunsmith, this is not a do it yourself job. There are more than a few gunsmiths out there with little experience or proper training. Also, ask about other brands of barrels. The Shilens are a very good barrel, but there are better barrels to be had. The one gunsmith I know and reccommend is Sccott @ www.savagegunsmithing.com. It's his Savage rifle site, but he works on everthing. You are going to pay good money for a new barrel and the installation of it, don't try to go too cheep, a good barrel properly installed with a good crown will make your rifle into a tac driver. You might also consider bedding the action also. The Ruger beds a little different than most bolt rifles. I've done quite a few. I retired from gunsmithing about 5 years ago. I really miss it, but a pretty bad back put me down. Best Regards, John K