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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 515626" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>I don't think there's cause to be suspicious of a gunsmith for either advocating nor for steering you away from a switch barrel based on the money he makes off of the deal. </p><p> </p><p>If he has a good reputation, then he earned it through satisfied customers. </p><p> </p><p>Can the smith set up a couple/several barrels that you can swap between for your rifle? Absolutely. </p><p> </p><p>Is it a good idea? Maybe/maybe not. </p><p> </p><p>There are situations like JeffVN's that make it worth exploring. </p><p> </p><p>But, it's not like an O/U shotgun with a 4 barrel set. You'll have to remove the stock and use a barrel wrench and retorque things properly. Every time you do that, parts and fitting potentially shift and wear affeting accuracy. </p><p> </p><p>As JE stated, you'll have to re-zero every time. </p><p> </p><p>If no action truing is required, you may be ok. But, if the receiver threads need chasing/recutting, then you may not be able to re-use the old barrel. </p><p> </p><p>If you're ok with all of the compromises, then go for it. </p><p> </p><p>Otherwise, buy a TC Encore (simple/cheap) or Blaser (excellent/pricey) if you still need a switch barrel. </p><p> </p><p>JMO</p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 515626, member: 24624"] I don't think there's cause to be suspicious of a gunsmith for either advocating nor for steering you away from a switch barrel based on the money he makes off of the deal. If he has a good reputation, then he earned it through satisfied customers. Can the smith set up a couple/several barrels that you can swap between for your rifle? Absolutely. Is it a good idea? Maybe/maybe not. There are situations like JeffVN's that make it worth exploring. But, it's not like an O/U shotgun with a 4 barrel set. You'll have to remove the stock and use a barrel wrench and retorque things properly. Every time you do that, parts and fitting potentially shift and wear affeting accuracy. As JE stated, you'll have to re-zero every time. If no action truing is required, you may be ok. But, if the receiver threads need chasing/recutting, then you may not be able to re-use the old barrel. If you're ok with all of the compromises, then go for it. Otherwise, buy a TC Encore (simple/cheap) or Blaser (excellent/pricey) if you still need a switch barrel. JMO -- richard [/QUOTE]
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