new barrel ?

[rebs]

Wanting a new barrel for my Tikka 223, does it matter if its a shouldered or barrel nut barrel

 

[jelenko]

For accuracy - no.
Recently, another forum member did an apples to apples test that showed no difference in accuracy on the same barrel, same action, same stock. [Took some good machinist skills].

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Yes, it's been hashed out on here pretty well. No accuracy difference was seen but once set up, it doesn't get any easier to change bbls than one with a shoulder. Both have their fans but I prefer a shouldered bbl.

 

[TaperPin]

It’s ironic that nutted barrels are sold to diy adjust headspace yet its very common for them to be installed without a go gauge, let alone a no-go.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

It’s ironic that nutted barrels are sold to diy adjust headspace yet its very common for them to be installed without a go gauge, let alone a no-go.

Yes, but they make those little gauges for a reason, though. Still, it just doesn't get any easier than tightening to a shoulder.

 

[therifler]

makes for a great awitch barrel setup with the nut. the method i am going to take with 6br and 22 br .

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

makes for a great awitch barrel setup with the nut. the method i am going to take with 6br and 22 br .

Again, nothing wrong with a nut but a switch bbl is exactly where a shoulder shines. Screw one off, screw the other on. No gauges or anything. Just off and on.

 

[DLT]

For accuracy - no.
Recently, another forum member did an apples to apples test that showed no difference in accuracy on the same barrel, same action, same stock. [Took some good machinist skills].

Care to post the link ? I remember reading about how to conduct the test and all the arguing but I missed the actual test

 

[Eagle Six]

I'm not familiar with your Tikka stock. If their is not enough room for the barrel nut to fit into the barrel channel you may have to whittle on it to get clearance. Like others mention it's smart to get Go and NoGo gauges, a properly fitting action wrench and use them. You will most likely need a barrel wise to get the factory off. If you have a local smith to do the work you will not have the expense of the minimum required tools.

 

[Eagle Six]

Care to post the link ? I remember reading about how to conduct the test and all the arguing but I missed the actual test

Barrel Nut Disadvantages

Post #402 I think.