Want to re-barrel savage

[VjjR]

I have a savage 11 in 270 wsm that i would like to build into a 243 win. What barrel manufacturers are there that offer a prefit barrel available? I would like a fluted barrel between 22-24" long and possibly a muzzle brake. I know ER shaw has one but only in 10" twist. I believe I want an 8 or 9" twist. Plan to shoot at longer ranges with 100 to 105 gr rounds.

I would appreciate any input,

Vic

 

[geargrinder]

Shilen, Pac Nor, McGowan, Sin Arms, Sharp Shooter Supply(if you can get through and or stand the wait) and a ton of others. Make sure they know it is for a large shank.

Don't forget that you'll also need a different mag box, bolthead, and firing pin assembly.

 

[VjjR]

didn't think about firing pin assembly. I know Shilen wont flute barrels.

Thanks

 

[geargrinder]

Yep, on short actions, the firing pins are different lengths between standard and magnum boltheads.

Shilen won't but there are gunsmiths and machinists that will.

 

[VjjR]

I read on their web site that they don't recommend fluting and it will void the warranty. not that it would discourage me, I would just like to purchase the complete deal

 

[Bill Maylor]

I like the re-barrel Shilen did for me. I had an old Savage 110-308. Sent them the old barrel and action told them what I was looking for, they made some recommendations which I took and am very happy with there work. Bill Maylor.

 

[cowboy]

I like the re-barrel Shilen did for me. I had an old Savage 110-308. Sent them the old barrel and action told them what I was looking for, they made some recommendations which I took and am very happy with there work. Bill Maylor.

Bill: Not trying to hijack this thread but how long did it take and what price range was it in. thanks

 

[Bill Maylor]

I received from Shilen a 26" CM Bull barrel/ 1 in 10 RH twist, 11* target crown. They trued the action to the barrel, set the head spacing. Including shipping back to me totaled $405.00, and the job took 7 weeks. I have only 35 rounds through this rifle, and it has been patch cleaned only with Butchers Bore shine 20 times. The barrel seems to be very slick. I choose Shilen after reading the article on the home page Savage tactical rifle build. I hope I can start shooting again soon. This is my first and only custom rifle barrel I own
Bill Maylor..

 

[CRNA]

I received from Shilen a 26" CM Bull barrel/ 1 in 10 RH twist, 11* target crown. They trued the action to the barrel, set the head spacing. Including shipping back to me totaled $405.00, and the job took 7 weeks. I have only 35 rounds through this rifle, and it has been patch cleaned only with Butchers Bore shine 20 times. The barrel seems to be very slick. I choose Shilen after reading the article on the home page Savage tactical rifle build. I hope I can start shooting again soon. This is my first and only custom rifle barrel I own
Bill Maylor..

So the main question is how does it shoot? I'm looking into starting a savage/shilen project myself.

 

[Bill Maylor]

I like everything about this barrel so far. I really dont know how it groups yet because I just started handloading after putting this rifle together. I am not real good at reloading yet and was trying load development and breaking the barrel in at the same time. I hope this is not a mistake. I feel the barrel is broke in now, and found I did not set up my reloading dies correctly resulting in a verity of groups. I then had shoulder surgery in June so I have not shot since then. I know the cleaning patches sure slide through without any friction and very little deposits. Seems to me you can take a good action and have a company like Shilen make a barrel and put them together, then find you a stock you like and have a rifle that shoots better then a box rifle at any store. I sure have learned a lot reading articles on this site. It is my first build and I am pleased so far. Bill Maylor..gun)