May 16, 2010, 09:12 PM | #1 |
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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.
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May 17, 2010, 01:19 AM | #2 |
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Rugers get rebarreled just like any other make of rifle. A shilen barrel will help you bring out the potential of any rifle.
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May 17, 2010, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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How would you go about getting the barrel out of the action? Is there a tool that you must have ?
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May 17, 2010, 07:46 PM | #4 |
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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.
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May 17, 2010, 08:06 PM | #5 |
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It is pretty much a gunsmith job.
The tools required would cost more than the new barrel itself. Plus the expertise. |
May 18, 2010, 12:52 AM | #6 |
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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 |
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