Maq Attaq
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I am going to rebarrel my Ruger M77 MK II. Going from a 280 to 7 mag. I have narrowed it down to two barrel manufacture, Mcgowen or Hart. which one of the two would you go with? Thanks
McGowen or Hart Rebarrel
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Shane Lindsey
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I have had two Hart barrels. One on a 270 Win and one on a 300 WM (Ruger Tanger). Both shoot very well.
I currently have two Carbon Six barrels (McGowen blanks) a 308 Win and a 300 RUM. The RUM shoots very well, but shows pressure a little quicker with lower charge weights. Accuracy is good so I deal with it. The 308 Win shoots ok. I have had a hard time getting it to shoot as well as other barrels. Again these are carbon barrels with McGowen blanks.
I would not hesitate to do a Hart again. If doing a Remage like my RUM, I would do it again. If chambering with a gunsmith, I would choose a different route.
If going steel, can't go wrong with Hart, Bartlein, Broughton, etc., etc., etc....
I currently have two Carbon Six barrels (McGowen blanks) a 308 Win and a 300 RUM. The RUM shoots very well, but shows pressure a little quicker with lower charge weights. Accuracy is good so I deal with it. The 308 Win shoots ok. I have had a hard time getting it to shoot as well as other barrels. Again these are carbon barrels with McGowen blanks.
I would not hesitate to do a Hart again. If doing a Remage like my RUM, I would do it again. If chambering with a gunsmith, I would choose a different route.
If going steel, can't go wrong with Hart, Bartlein, Broughton, etc., etc., etc....
shortgrass
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I have never had a 'bad' Hart barrel , and over the past 30yrs I've used a bunch of 'um (more than 40 I would guess), but the truth is I have never used a McGown.
Quicksilver338
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Broughton barrels is no more sadly…
Defensive edge used hart on most of their builds…that says something
KMLampson
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Three of my rifles have Hart barrels, and all shoot exceptionally well. No experience with McGowen.
I'm waiting on my Hart barrel. Having a 25-06 in 8 twist made so I can shoot hammer bullets. Apparently they're running behind, but since I have several other rifles, it's no big deal waiting. I'm sure it will be well worth it.
jbenevides89
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I have a Carbon 6 being made right now in 7 Mag. They offer a 1/2 MOA guarente so if the 308 is not doing well you may be able to get a new barrel from them
Shane Lindsey
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It shoots when the shooter is capable. Finding that magic load has not been super easy like others have been. FGMM is good, but who wants to shoot factory ammo
TxHeartShot
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I've got Hart and Lilja bbls...the pic in my avatar is a Hart. No complaints.
Sportshooter5
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Here's a picture of the last McGowen barrel I got
Shane Lindsey
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OP.
I think you are able to pick what folks are putting down...
I think you are able to pick what folks are putting down...
SmokinCrow
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I recently ordered my first barrel to rebarrel my Rem 700 Sendero. I went with the Hart. All the research I did, I never saw a single negative on a Hart Barrel. I saw some negatives on McGowen. I don't have experience with the McGowen, and I am waiting on my Hart. I just know that I didn't ever see a review on a Hart that was negative or even neutral.
rem.xp100
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I realize you didn't ask this question but if I'm not mistaken, the 280 is a .470 bolt face and the 7mm Magnum is a .540 so you need some bolt work done or a different bolt to make the change. Also, my vote is Hart given the two choices.
