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Barrel manufacturers vs gunsmith
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<blockquote data-quote="tobnpr" data-source="post: 2335938" data-attributes="member: 68758"><p>Not <strong>this</strong> riflesmith, not by a longshot. I dare say, if/when other smiths chime in that they feel the same way.</p><p>Example: installing a used barrel... I won't do it, no exceptions. Who do you think the customer will blame if it doesn't shoot??</p><p></p><p>Interesting topic.</p><p>Many do- Shilen, McGowen, Shaw, Hart, Bartlein, among others. </p><p>Many don't- Proof, Hawk Hill, Krieger,Benchmark, Rock Creek...</p><p></p><p>From what I see, Bartlein is the only manuf that I consider "top tier" that offers smithing services.</p><p>Just a WAG- generally, top tier barrels are purchased mostly by competition shooters and others seeking absolute accuracy regardless of cost. That largely custom demographic is a different and more "demanding" market that is- IMO- more suited to the individual custom riflesmith than a production manufacturer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tobnpr, post: 2335938, member: 68758"] Not [B]this[/B] riflesmith, not by a longshot. I dare say, if/when other smiths chime in that they feel the same way. Example: installing a used barrel... I won't do it, no exceptions. Who do you think the customer will blame if it doesn't shoot?? Interesting topic. Many do- Shilen, McGowen, Shaw, Hart, Bartlein, among others. Many don't- Proof, Hawk Hill, Krieger,Benchmark, Rock Creek... From what I see, Bartlein is the only manuf that I consider "top tier" that offers smithing services. Just a WAG- generally, top tier barrels are purchased mostly by competition shooters and others seeking absolute accuracy regardless of cost. That largely custom demographic is a different and more "demanding" market that is- IMO- more suited to the individual custom riflesmith than a production manufacturer. [/QUOTE]
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