Which barre should I get?

[kshunter]

Hi guys, I have $500 to spend on a new barrel for my savage 110. I have never bought a new aftermarket barrel and have only used factory stuff. I am going to purchase the barrel wrench, headspace gauges ect to do the swap. I would really like a pre-fit 26-28" medium contour barrel chambered in 30-06 threaded for a brake. There are so many choices I just wondered if any one could share some first hand experience with particular brands. The other question is will $500 get a descent quality barrel to do some long range work??

 

[elkaholic]

Hi guys, I have $500 to spend on a new barrel for my savage 110. I have never bought a new aftermarket barrel and have only used factory stuff. I am going to purchase the barrel wrench, headspace gauges ect to do the swap. I would really like a pre-fit 26-28" medium contour barrel chambered in 30-06 threaded for a brake. There are so many choices I just wondered if any one could share some first hand experience with particular brands. The other question is will $500 get a descent quality barrel to do some long range work??

You might check pacnor out.

 

[7magcreedmoor]

I have several PacNor barrels, all great shooters. You can certainly meet your budget and get a great barrel from those guys.

 

[gooseisland]

Call Jim at northland shooters supply. He carries many savage parts including criterion and shilen barrels, as well as his own machined barrel nuts and recoil lugs. I have a light varmint barrel in 243 that shoots .3s. I just ordered a 280ai for an elk rifle build from him. Both criterion barrels. They run about $300.

 

[kshunter]

Hey thanks guys for the help I was really considering a criterion barrel from Northland I may go that route I really appreciate your time. Any one know if he can thread the barrel for a Brake by chance and approximately how long does it take to get a barrel from them?

Caleb

 

[gooseisland]

I'm not sure if Jim threads or criterion does for brakes. He asked when I ordered mine. I believe he has some on hand but your best bet is to call him. Easiest way to get a hold of him. Great guy to chat with as well. My 280ai barrel has an estimated delivery time of 16 weeks, but like I said call and talk to him is best!

 

[can1010]

check out apache gun works. my last 2 I sent benchmark blanks and muzzle brakes six to eight weeks later and I have them back. price 175.00 or order one of his blanks

 

[kshunter]

Ill have to check them out as well. Lol so many options! I will call Jim tomorrow and visit with him to start with.

 

[Remmy260]

Did you find what you were looking for yet? Gun Shack in San Antonio has a good selection of pre-fit McGowen Savage barrels that are all ready to ship.