Chris Anderson
Well-Known Member
I'm in the process of building a custom rifle on an L461 action. I've got the action and the walnut blank but I could use some collective wisdom / opinions on what barrel to put on it.
This rifle is going to be a accurate, light weight, fun, walking around varminter. I searched the forum and compiled a list of the barrel manufactures discussed on SCC:
Of those barrel manufactures it looks like Pac-Nor is talked about the most. How does Pac-Nor compare with the other barrel makers listed above. Could I get better accuracy/pricing from one of the other makers over Pac-Nor? Or will a Pac-Nor barrel shoot better than I can so further research is a waste of time?
If you were building a accurate, light weight, fun, walking around varminter what contour would you use? Is there somewhat of a contour standard or does everyone sort of do their own thing?
I want a specific distance from the bullet ogive to the lands. Can/will a barrel maker install my barrel to those specs or do I need to take it to a different gunsmith?
Your willingness to share your wisdom is appreciated.
Thanks
ChrisA
This rifle is going to be a accurate, light weight, fun, walking around varminter. I searched the forum and compiled a list of the barrel manufactures discussed on SCC:
Bill Morrison
Pac-Nor
Greg Tannel
Shilen
Bartlein
Kreiger
Lilja
Hart
Gale McMillian
Pac-Nor
Greg Tannel
Shilen
Bartlein
Kreiger
Lilja
Hart
Gale McMillian
Of those barrel manufactures it looks like Pac-Nor is talked about the most. How does Pac-Nor compare with the other barrel makers listed above. Could I get better accuracy/pricing from one of the other makers over Pac-Nor? Or will a Pac-Nor barrel shoot better than I can so further research is a waste of time?
If you were building a accurate, light weight, fun, walking around varminter what contour would you use? Is there somewhat of a contour standard or does everyone sort of do their own thing?
I want a specific distance from the bullet ogive to the lands. Can/will a barrel maker install my barrel to those specs or do I need to take it to a different gunsmith?
Your willingness to share your wisdom is appreciated.
Thanks
ChrisA