Rifle Consolidation?
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3Sigma
Silver $$ Contributor
I see the OP's point... quality over quantity. I'm on that curve, just a bit earlier.
Switch barrels seem similar to multiple AR uppers. You eventually buy more lowers and defeat the original intent. Least that is what happens to me.
On that note, I do see the value of moving optics between guns, so maybe a switch barrel isn't too far off.
Switch barrels seem similar to multiple AR uppers. You eventually buy more lowers and defeat the original intent. Least that is what happens to me.
On that note, I do see the value of moving optics between guns, so maybe a switch barrel isn't too far off.
AckleymanII
Gold $$ Contributor
One great short action, one great trigger, one great scope, and stock, 4-6 barrels per action.
Repeat on a long action
Repeat on a mag action
By now, you have different stocks for different barrel configurations!
This is all Very normal, and you are saving a LOT of money!
Then you may down size, again!
Hint: Don't let dirt Dobblers make mud nests in the bores!
Repeat on a long action
Repeat on a mag action
By now, you have different stocks for different barrel configurations!
This is all Very normal, and you are saving a LOT of money!
Then you may down size, again!
Hint: Don't let dirt Dobblers make mud nests in the bores!
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
Golf tees in the barrel stops that.
AckleymanII
Gold $$ Contributor
Sure appreciate that tid bit!
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If you are going to go down this path, make sure that whichever action you choose will take prefit barrels. I personally shoot Impact Precision actions for this reason. Note I say "actions".
I started out with a similar plan. I now have multiple actions. One of those I do actually change barrels on. The other two are my match and practice rifles. Those only get changed when the barrel is used up.
The action I switch barrels on goes back and forth between a couple calibers and a couple barrel profiles depending on what I am doing at the time. It currently has a lighter 6.5 barrel on it, I will probably switch it to a heavier 6mm barrel to use as a loaner gun.
The key is all actions are the same and any barrel can be used on any action. Bolts are interchangeable as well.
I started out with a similar plan. I now have multiple actions. One of those I do actually change barrels on. The other two are my match and practice rifles. Those only get changed when the barrel is used up.
The action I switch barrels on goes back and forth between a couple calibers and a couple barrel profiles depending on what I am doing at the time. It currently has a lighter 6.5 barrel on it, I will probably switch it to a heavier 6mm barrel to use as a loaner gun.
The key is all actions are the same and any barrel can be used on any action. Bolts are interchangeable as well.
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