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Re-barreling 270 WSM
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<blockquote data-quote="earl1704" data-source="post: 311436" data-attributes="member: 8946"><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">I keep reading about the need to re-barrel for better accuracy, Krieger, Broughton, Brux and other names.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">But when I read the specifications on a barrel from one of these companies they say they are made to SAMMI specifications. If the barrel on my 270 WSM is made to factory spec. which I assume are SAMMI specs what good does it do to re-barrel? I assume the chamber would be the same size as the one I have now.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">My Savage 270 WSM barrel has about 100 rounds through it.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">It won't hold a 10" pattern at 100 yds with factory bullets or my re-loads.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> (I am the third owner all had the same problem). I have taken it to gun smiths and none could seem to find any problem (or cared much to try).</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Thought I would send it in to have re-built but it seems 6 months is minimum time to get it done and returned.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">lightbulbSo then I thought I would put an Accurate Innovations stock on it.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Add a Nightforce scope with solid bases.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">But would all that help accuracy if the barrel is not changed? It would at least be bedded and I would be rid of the plastic stock.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">I think I could put on a Krieger barrel on it (I've read how to do it) but I would not be able to lap the threads and receiver-mating shoulder. I would just install it without lapping.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Is this an Ok idea or should I wait until I get a gun smith to do it up proper?</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The bottom line is accuracy can it be archived in several steps?</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="earl1704, post: 311436, member: 8946"] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I keep reading about the need to re-barrel for better accuracy, Krieger, Broughton, Brux and other names.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]But when I read the specifications on a barrel from one of these companies they say they are made to SAMMI specifications. If the barrel on my 270 WSM is made to factory spec. which I assume are SAMMI specs what good does it do to re-barrel? I assume the chamber would be the same size as the one I have now.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]My Savage 270 WSM barrel has about 100 rounds through it.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]It won’t hold a 10” pattern at 100 yds with factory bullets or my re-loads.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] (I am the third owner all had the same problem). I have taken it to gun smiths and none could seem to find any problem (or cared much to try).[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Thought I would send it in to have re-built but it seems 6 months is minimum time to get it done and returned.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]lightbulbSo then I thought I would put an Accurate Innovations stock on it.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Add a Nightforce scope with solid bases.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]But would all that help accuracy if the barrel is not changed? It would at least be bedded and I would be rid of the plastic stock.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] :cool:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I think I could put on a Krieger barrel on it (I’ve read how to do it) but I would not be able to lap the threads and receiver-mating shoulder. I would just install it without lapping.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Is this an Ok idea or should I wait until I get a gun smith to do it up proper?[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The bottom line is accuracy can it be archived in several steps?[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=1][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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