lothar walther savage prefit barrels?

[Ilmo]

Looking at a lothar walther savage small shank prefit in 22-250......... anyone have experience with them? accuracy? durability? overall quality?
Any ones experience would be appreciated if you care to comment.

 

[Hondo64d]

I haven’t used a Lothar Walther, so cant speak to them, but I can say don’t be afraid of a Criterion as an alternative.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/love-my-criterion-22-250-barrel.3937450/

John

 

[dolek]

He asked about Lothar Walther.

 

[Hondo64d]

He asked about Lothar Walther.

No kidding? Really? I hadn’t noticed...

John

 

[dolek]

No kidding? Really? I hadn’t noticed...

John

Quote..."Looking at a lothar walther savage small shank prefit in 22-250......... anyone have experience with them? accuracy? durability? overall quality?"


Seemed pretty specific to me.

 

[AckleymanII]

LW are fantastic barrels! Easy to clean, and they last!

 

[jim_k]

Great barrels.

 

[vmaxpro]

Never used them in a firearm, but I can contest that they make a great airgun barrel!

 

[Ilmo]

Thanks

 

[Hondo64d]

Quote..."Looking at a lothar walther savage small shank prefit in 22-250......... anyone have experience with them? accuracy? durability? overall quality?"


Seemed pretty specific to me.

Yet here you are, saying nothing about them...

I was just offering a viable alternative, in case he was weighing more than one option. Glad we have posting police to keep folks like me straight. Carry on...

John

 

[Texas10]

They use a special steel made exclusively for them. I have read that it is a pain to machine properly and takes a particular technique, so for many machinists it's just too much trouble. But I have to tell you that having worked with German steel for many years, I am constantly impressed as to how superior it is to US made 4130 steel. I say give it a try and let us know how it performs.

They are top on my list for my next barrel.

 

[Hotshot]

I love my 204R LW pre fit!

 

[msalm]

I’ve used a fair number of them on ar’s and they have always shot exceptionally well.

 

[1raggedhole]

Local g-smith has put many on and has not had a single complaint. He said all have shot very well.

 

[6MMsteve]

yes Criterion is an option but I have heard good things about LW in 22 cal barrels 3 groove I think

 

[Depart123]

A friend of mine has one on an AR10 that shoots bugholes. Over 10,000 rounds and still going. The LW50 steel is really hard. Gunsmiths hate chambering it.

 

[waltk]

Have a Lothar Walther in .243, S.S., 28" long. Bought it 8 or 10 years ago. Bore scoped it and the bore was flawless. I'm not positive but it sure looked like it was lapped. Fitting (head spacing) it was a breeze. Excellent barrel. Shot very well. My handloads were Winchester brass, 106 SMK or 105 Lapua Scenars, H 1000, Fed. standard primers. If their the same now as they were then you're GTG.