I'm rebarreling my rifle after I accidentally damaged the rifling substantially. It's a Mossberg Patriot. Since it's a budget rifle and my first rebarrel, I'm going with a budget barrel brand. I'm looking at X-Caliber and McGowen right now. Which would you choose? They're within $30 of each...
Finally got this rifle all put together. Curious if anyone else has done similar.
Ruger American long action
Mcgowen 24” 1-8.5” 284 Win gap(long throat) barrel
Bell and carlson stock
Pacific tool and gauge bottom metal
Planning to build a load with 175 Berger Elite hunters and another with...