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That’s a fat finger .308 26” barrel. Lol
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That’s a fat finger .308 26” barrel. Lol
A fine gunsmith cannot make a mediocre barrel excellent. He might get the best it can offer, but no better. The discussion was about barrels. What happens after acquisition is another topic.I’ve said this before. Spend more time picking your gunsmith than barrel brand and you will be well served.
Dave.
A fine gunsmith cannot make a mediocre barrel excellent. He might get the best it can offer, but no better. The discussion was about barrels. What happens after acquisition is another topic.
Except you were changing the topic, whether trying or not. And, who is the best gunsmith can be determined? Arguing subjective opinions is pointless. All I can offer is my experience. I know several gunsmiths that have done excellent work for me. That is my experience. Doesn't make them the best. I've had multiple, unpleasant experiences with button rifled barrels, one from a manufacturer mentioned above. Cut rifled barrels from Atkinson, H-S Precision, Bartlein, Brux and Krieger have not done that to me. Just my experience and another data point to consider.I wasn’t trying to change the subject but the wrong wrong gunsmith can also destroy what may have been one of the finest barrels ever created. The point to take away is that all the companies mentioned are capable of making great barrels, but not all smith’s are capable of getting the best out of them.
Which manufacturer creates the best barrel is simply a matter of opinion and a question that can never be answered.
Dave.
Actually I have had some really good buttoned barrels. Unfortunately, he gave up the barrel business.Except you were changing the topic, whether trying or not. And, who is the best gunsmith can be determined? Arguing subjective opinions is pointless. All I can offer is my experience. I know several gunsmiths that have done excellent work for me. That is my experience. Doesn't make them the best. I've had multiple, unpleasant experiences with button rifled barrels, one from a manufacturer mentioned above. Cut rifled barrels from Atkinson, H-S Precision, Bartlein, Brux and Krieger have not done that to me. Just my experience and another data point to consider.
Matt, I have also had some excellent buttoned barrels. It's just that I've had failures with them that I've never seen with cut rifled barrels. Some Hart barrels, in particular, have been as good as my best cut rifled barrels.Actually I have had some really good buttoned barrels. Unfortunately, he gave up the barrel business.
Another one I had bought a great barrel from, died. His equipment is sitting in a warehouse in Montana. I now prefer Krieger and I believe thier barrels are really consistant. Matt
Les Bauska?Actually I have had some really good buttoned barrels. Unfortunately, he gave up the barrel business.
Another one I had bought a great barrel from, died. His equipment is sitting in a warehouse in Montana. I now prefer Krieger and I believe thier barrels are really consistant. Matt
I think this is a good answer that generalizes this whole thread into one answer. That being, if you're smith doesn't know the answer to the question of this thread, find one that does. I think the answer is, there are several really, really good barrel makers out there but that none are perfect. We are blessed to have as many as we do and that they seem to be getting better all the time.I’ve said this before. Spend more time picking your gunsmith than barrel brand and you will be well served.
Dave.