Savage rebarrel

[swadiver]

hello to all. my first post here.

I am looking at re-barreling my Savage 10 FCP-SR .308 rifle. already changed the factory stock to an XLR Industries chassis system. (way better than the Accustock). the rifle still has the stock Savage action. i do hand load.

the rifle is used in among friends in informal competition and my enjoyment of precision shooting. I would love to put a Krieger or equivalent on it, but the wait time and cost are turning me off to that option. also, even though Savage barrels can be changed by the end user, i will still probably use a local gunsmith to do the change, adding to the cost. and, does it make sense to put a high end barrel on a standard Savage action?

so, I have been looking at pre fits and semi custom barrels from Criterion and McGowen. both seem to have a good rep, but wait time is usually much longer with the Criterion from Northland Shooting Supply. McGowen's Barrel Outlet is showing about 3 weeks on a semi custom barrel.

So, for all you experienced and knowledgeable guys out there, which barrel offers the likelihood of the best accuracy in this price range?

any input appreciated

 

[Ggmac]

I live in Lake Worth , how far are you ?

 

[Ggmac]

I sent you a PM .
Gary

 

[CharlieNC]

I've had good success with both but give the edge to CBI. Call Jim for availability because he keeps many on the shelf and receives shipments often.

 

[normmatzen]

I started with a home brew Bench rest gun using a Savage PTA and a pre-fit barrel. I graduated to gunsmith fit barrels. That is so as most gunsmiths have no experience chambering for a barrel nut and dis-trust them. However, my original gun did very well and there is another shooter here in Sacramento that does real well with a number of pre-fits. I think the pre-fits don't get enough respect!

 

[smoking-brass]

I use my Savage actions with a CBI barrels in f-class competitions ...they shoot GREAT! McGowan list barrels in stock but they take 4-6 weeks to get one. Jim at Northland supply is Great to deal with and has plenty of barrels in stock. I have bought 4 barrels from Jim and they all shot Great! My 2 cents.... go with a creiterion barrel from Jim At northland supply...you will be a happy camper!
Vince

 

[nastynatesfish]

Look up www.gunshack.com. I've had nothing but good luck with their barrels and I have it from helotes tx to my house in 3 days

 

[swadiver]

thanks for all the responses. still considering my options, but i am leaning toward a Criterion from NSS at this point

 

[Delaware_Ken]

When I bought my first barrel from Jim at Northland Shooters Supply, he said he would walk me thru the barrel replacement if I gave him a call when I was ready to start. After service like that and five barrels later, I'm still a big fan of Jim's. Great Guy to deal with.

Ken

 

[86alaskan]

Another vote for Jim at NSS. Helped me put together a killer 284WIN on a standard shelf savage LA and a Criterion prefit . That guns shoots way better than any other gun I have, and cost less than a grand to spin together. It also feels real nice to know you put the gun together when those groups settle in. Good luck

 

[swadiver]

i decided to go with the Criterion barrel. i also purchased a savage target action and going build on that with the Criterion. hoping it's a shooter!!

 

[smoking-brass]

i decided to go with the Criterion barrel. i also purchased a savage target action and going build on that with the Criterion. hoping it's a shooter!!

You will not be disappointed! My criterion shoot excellent! Let us know how it goes.

 

[savagedasher]

Criterion barrels are button cut Krieger barrels. You wont deal with a better person then Jim Brigs . Larry

 

[noload]

You made all good choices.

 

[varmintshooter]

Jim is a good guy to deal with. I would give CBI a shot if I were you.

It is my understanding that CBI and Krieger are NOT the same company.

 

[swadiver]

Update on my Savage Re-barrel project.

I went with a Criterion 28 inch bull contour pre fit .308 barrel. Instead of using the original Savage action, I installed it in a Savage Target Action and a XLR Industries chassis system. Glass is a Sightron SIII 8-32x56.

I used the original Savage short action to build up a budget .223 built around another Criterion pre-fit.

anyways, pretty happy with the Criterion .308 barrel. at 100 yards, when i do my part (not as often as i would like) I am seeing .21" to .3" 5 shot groups with Berger 150 gr HPBT flat base bullets on top of either Varget or RE-15. 168 and 175 gr SMK's are giving around a half inch or a bit less.

I will finally get a chance to shoot it at 300 yds this weekend. anxious to see how it does there. next month, a road trip to a 600 to 1000 yd range is in the offing. we will see how it goes there as well...........................

 

[BOB LEE SWAGGER]

Please investigate before you post:

Criterion Barrels, Inc. was started in 1999 from Krieger Barrels, Inc. in response to demands of rifle builders and firearms manufacturers for quality match grade barrels at a lower cost. Initially began as a division of Krieger, Criterion is now completely independent with a separate facility, personnel, and ownership.

 

[swadiver]

huh?

 

[criterionbarrels]

That's a solid shooter you've got there swadiver! Thank you for your business, it's much appreciated.

 

[Ggmac]

Bob lee I also am confused . What did I miss or you misunderstood in the Op?
NEVER MIND AS ALWAYS IM LATE TO THE PARTY , oops cap on sorry .