O K, As noted, there are many factory switch barrel guns. I love them, really good idea. Own several. For not a lot of $ (compared to a custom build) look at T C Dimensions. Discontinued now but findable. Ugly, BUT it works, it fits, feels good in the hands. Barrel change out simple. T C thought this gun out.Research this gun, might save some $.
Building a switch barrel rifle, slowly.
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Hard rock
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Just be careful and don't marr things up , I've used barrel vices and action wrenches for a long time one slip in the blocks refinishing time , carbon fiber oh heck.
OldElkHunter1961
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Many sources such as those found here. Or you can look for a used Browning Express Rifle and build additional barrels set as desired.
Well, I always say "I can now miss faster" on the rare occasions that I hunt with an AR or an AK. Ideally, I only need one shot. Realistically, two or three is best. I've never had the time to take more than 3 shots on something before they ran out of range or behind cover.
I like the idea, it's unique and definitely elegant. But how/where to start? I've always have a love for drillings and double rifles, but could never afford one/find one.
That is why you use something to cover the barrel in the vise. I use a piece of leather. No issues. The action wrench slides into the action like the bolt so no issues either.
Woof. For the prices I'm looking at I could skip buying a middle of the road model and not only buy a Korth, but also a Manurhin, with a little cash left over to dream about buying a Janz revolver.
OldElkHunter1961
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I always tell management "it's only money." She's never bought it yet. But give it a try. It might work for you. Yes, I do frequently sleep in the kennel while my GSP's are in my bed with management.
Haha I've tried, and while I typically have free reign, that definitely wouldn't happen. I have a travel trailer to build and a Drahthaar puppy to buy before I can justify anything other than replacing my rifle I'm selling stuff off to replace. Unless we find the perfect revolver for her, lol.
OldElkHunter1961
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You could start with the Browning if you could find one. Or, much more likely to be available and affordable a Tikka 512S and add barrel sets from that basic O/U rifle and/or shotgun combo.
I totally get it and in the back of my mind i asked the same question. I to have read a little about the 6.8 western and have been very impressed with the accuracy they are getting out of it, very similar to the 7 saum. I think you have been given some really good advice from the members on this form.
Good luck on your build.
I have a Tikka that I can switch between three calibers in less than five minutes per caliber. I had my smith put 3/4" flats near the muzzle on my 22 BR and my 6.5 Creed barrels. My latest barrel is a 6 Dasher from Preferred Barrels with the same flats. I can hold the rifle between my legs and swap barrels with a crows foot and a torque wrench. Very repeatable, just have to write down scope adjustments between the barrels.
your are right. I forgot about T C.
I like your leather idea, in-fact i'm going to try it on Hydralic rams on my dump trucks that I have to take apart and re-tighten at times.
