Post by: SeatoSummit88 on January 08, 2022, 11:29:07 AM
Post by: 10mmg on January 08, 2022, 11:34:51 AM
Post by: GWP on January 08, 2022, 12:03:10 PM
I have shot a lot of different types of barrels over the years, and I really think it boils down to personal preference more than any one profile over another. Once you find what it likes to shoot, I am not sure it really matters.
All of the tuning and worrying about the barrel I have seen, the 'shooter' makes the biggest difference. That includes competition shooting as well. The 'confidence factor' may be worth the extra care if that is needed.
I did a lot of fur shooting in Montana with an old WWII sniper that had been shooting the same completely stock Model 70 270 for longer than I was alive and I have seen few shooters that could challenge him.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 08, 2022, 12:13:56 PM
Post by: buckfvr on January 08, 2022, 12:30:06 PM
Cheapest option is a take off tikka barrel. Lots of guys doing semi customs off New tikkas so no shortage of brand new Tikka barrels. Have your smith spin it on and go. Better option is a new barrel. Benchmark are amazing but so are most other quality barrel makers.
:yeah:
Post by: Born2late on January 08, 2022, 12:37:38 PM
They make great products and really care about what they do.
Your close, drive up and meet them in person.
Tell them uncle beaver sent you and you might get a discount :chuckle:
Ask them about muzzle breaks also.
Post by: b23 on January 08, 2022, 01:05:44 PM
If you go the custom barrel route any of the top tier barrel companies like Benchmark, Krieger, Hart, Brux, and Bartlein just to name a few will serve you well. If you're relatively local to Benchmark I am always a fan of using someone I can actually drop my stuff off to instead of mailing it to them.
Post by: jasnt on January 08, 2022, 08:06:37 PM
Post by: Tim in Wa. on January 09, 2022, 07:07:34 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 09, 2022, 07:30:10 AM
I don't see a s.s. option on Benchmarks sitebenchmarks website kind of sucks but I assure you they have every option imaginable. Best thing to do is just call them and tell them what you're looking for or just hand it off to your gunsmith and let him deal with it.
Post by: dreadi on January 09, 2022, 09:01:35 AM
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Post by: GWP on January 09, 2022, 10:47:16 AM
If it’s not safe to shoot “beyond this season”, it’s not safe to shoot now. I’d get a second opinion.
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I was not going to mention it, but I had a 30-06 I shot for many years that was rusted internally for about 3” from the tip when I got it. Cleaned the rust out and it shot good so kept using it. Your results may differ, but I shot it a lot and I do not remember any build up happening.
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on January 09, 2022, 08:21:52 PM
Cheapest option is a take off tikka barrel. Lots of guys doing semi customs off New tikkas so no shortage of brand new Tikka barrels. Have your smith spin it on and go. Better option is a new barrel. Benchmark are amazing but so are most other quality barrel makers.
Thanks Karl. I was seeing that on Google; A lot of guys doing carbon fiber barrels, other material and adding various customizations. Definitely not partial to Tikka Brand or any other out there. Lots of choices out there
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on January 09, 2022, 08:23:22 PM
I'm a little biased cause i live by benckmark and my niece works there.(ask for Kourtney she usually answers the phone)
They make great products and really care about what they do.
Your close, drive up and meet them in person.
Tell them uncle beaver sent you and you might get a discount :chuckle:
Ask them about muzzle breaks also.
Right on! This seems to be the favored company to look into. I'll definitely do that.
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on January 09, 2022, 08:25:38 PM
To bad you aren't looking for a new Tikka 300 WSM take off barrel because I could probably help you out with one of those.
If you go the custom barrel route any of the top tier barrel companies like Benchmark, Krieger, Hart, Brux, and Bartlein just to name a few will serve you well. If you're relatively local to Benchmark I am always a fan of using someone I can actually drop my stuff off to instead of mailing it to them.
I guess I don't have an opinion on the barrel being Tikka or from Benchmark/other company. I've shot this rifle with factory loads and a stock blued barrel that has proven 1 inch groups at 200 yards for the past 5 or 6 years. I'll probably have to keep a budget in mind...unless the wife never notices the barrel going from blued/black to stainless...haha
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on January 09, 2022, 08:28:51 PM
If it’s not safe to shoot “beyond this season”, it’s not safe to shoot now. I’d get a second opinion.
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Thank you. I definitely want to do that. I wouldn't feel good brushing off his advice and trying to push it. I like my face, hands, etc etc...But also good to hear if there is an objection to the original gunsmith's note.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 09, 2022, 08:35:27 PM
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Post by: hunter399 on January 09, 2022, 08:50:36 PM
I agree with dreadi.If it’s not safe to shoot “beyond this season”, it’s not safe to shoot now. I’d get a second opinion.
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Thank you. I definitely want to do that. I wouldn't feel good brushing off his advice and trying to push it. I like my face, hands, etc etc...But also good to hear if there is an objection to the original gunsmith's note.
It's safe or not safe ,there is no in between.
Post by: gutsnthegrass on January 10, 2022, 01:39:41 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 10, 2022, 01:57:39 PM
Is the guy in Lewiston still making barrels? I think his company name was Hells Canyon Armory. If I remember right, he did some custom barrel work with Tikka's.Yes Mike is still pumping out CF barrels.