New Barrel ?

[k9jones]

Hello Everyone,

I am thinking about getting a custom barrel for my Rem. 700 in 7mm Rem Mag. I would appreciate any suggestions on any custom barrel companys, and also any experiences with them. I am building this rifle for long range big game hunting, and really would like for it to at least shoot .5 moa.

Thanks,

K9jones

 

[Bobs243Ackley]

I have a Satern cut rifled barrel. This barrel was shipped to me in the time I had been told, which was two to three weeks. It is available in either Stainless or Chrome Moly, and they do cut rifle only in a five groove configuration. This has been one of the best barrels that I have ever worked with! It broke in easily, and is the easiest cleaning barrel that I have on any of my actions. You can check them out at www.saternmachining.com and call them at 712-362-4991.

Cordially,
Bob Blaine

 

[SF340Driver]

I am currently using Lilja, Krieger, and Mike Rock barrels. All of the companies were great to work with and they all shoot better than I can. There are many others available too. the lead times can be an issue if you are in a hurry. Narrow you choices down by the features you want and make a few calls.

Good luck with your new project,

Greg

 

[Preacher]

I have quite a few Pac-Nors of my own and have put on a lot of others for friends.
They have always been more than ready to help out, and they all seem to shoot really good.

 

[wi50]

+ 1 on the Satern. Haven't used them personaly but know those who have, and with great results. I've got 2 on "order" right now.

 

[Rustystud]

K9Jones:

There are more quality barrel makers out there today than ever before. Once you buy a quality barrel you need a quality gunsmith to cut, turn, thread, chamber, head space/fit, install and chrown your new barrel.

Are you looking for a stainless barrel or a chrome molly barrel that will need to be polished and blued?

I suggest you get several quotes, and talk with several references.

Rustystud

 

[M700]

Hey there K9jones - I've got a Krieger on my SWAT rifle, and another Krieger on my long-range match rifle. They are cut-rifle barrels and typically are very accurate.

The 7mm Rem mag is one of my all time favorite hunting cartridges and I've taken game up to a big 6x6 bull elk with it. I'd recommend no less than a 24" barrel to get magnum level velocity. If you're building a long-range rifle, you may be prepared for the rifle to be heavier than the standard sporter-weight hunting rifle - if so, consider a 26" tube with a varmint or target contour. You'll get plenty of velocity and fine accuracy.

With the 7mm Rem mag, a 1:9 twist will stabilize Sierra's 175 grain SPBT Gameking, which is an excellent long-range hunting bullet. The 160 grain bullets also work real well at longer ranges.

Best of luck with the project! Regards, Guy

 

[12man]

I HAVE A KRIEGER ON MY 375 H&H, WITH 260 NOSLER ACCUBONDS 3/4 INCH REGULARLY IT SHOOTS BETTER THAN MY 30-06 WITH A PAC-NOR. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH BOTH BARRELS, BUT THE KRIEGER CLEANS UP BETTER. MY NEW 6BR WILL HAVE A LILJA. CAN'T SEE YOU GOING WRONG WITH ANY OF THE BIG 4,HART, KRIEGER, PACNOR, LILJA)

 

[ewspears]

"CAN'T SEE YOU GOING WRONG WITH ANY OF THE BIG 4,HART, KRIEGER, PACNOR, LILJA)"

I can't imagine a list of major barrel mfg that included PacNor and Lilja but not Shilen?????

 

[12man]

My apologies for not listing Shilen, They have always been known as a quality barrel along with the Douglas. I own 1 in a .270 Win. For some reason the 4 I previously mentioned seem to jump to the lead in recent days. I don't believe you could go wrong with any current barrel maker, some are better than others in specific things,ie ease of cleaning)and other things

 

[ArtinNC]

I'm no expert shooter, But this is what I like in barrels, but not in this order and what I have had experince with . Hart, Douglass, Broughton, Kreiger, Shilen. The Kreiger don't shoot like I think it should, BUT I THINK IT IS BCCAUSE OF THE GUNSMITH, so I'm not chopping on Kreiger. And I'm not a gunsmith I'm just saying that the four that I chamberer, shoot better than than the one that I didn't chamber, so I going to take the Kreiger off and rechamber it and see what happens. And one thing I can say Hart barrels are the easiest to clean and I have three of them . Art