cost of re barrel on 223

[jeffo223]

I really want to squeeze every bit of accuracy out of my Sako 75 223 and have decided to re barrel it. What sort of cost would I be looking at and what barrels do people recommend?

 

Paul

[Foxshooter]

On their website Riflecraft state £600 for a rebarrel

 

I have used Pacnor and Shilen barrels and wouldnt hesitate to recommend either

 

MArk

[kip270]

I really want to squeeze every bit of accuracy out of my Sako 75 223 and have decided to re barrel it. What sort of cost would I be looking at and what barrels do people recommend?

Paul

Give Baldie a shout

[kent]

I would highly recommend Neil Mckillop, he rebarreled by 20cal and I am over the moon with his work.

 

Being a good gunsmith isn't just about generating a gun that shoots good groups, I also like patience, understanding, willingness to explain facts and good customer service with after sales care, Neil is good on all counts.

 

Price is a smaller consideration to all of the above.

Not to us Northern folk, be as ignorant as you like up here just do a good job and a good price LOL

[pork chop]

got two walthers 204/22br both shoot great and clean easily,steve kershaw did both of mine good bloke too highly recommended

[Orka Akinse]

I really want to squeeze every bit of accuracy out of my Sako 75 223 and have decided to re barrel it. What sort of cost would I be looking at and what barrels do people recommend?

 

Paul

Either Neil McKillop or Baldie will do a top class job.

[jeffo223]

I have been quoted £699 + vat for a re barrel Inc proofing, invisible thread cap so £725 for all that work seems a bargain. There just seems such a big choice in barrels that I really don't know what to go for.

 

Paul

[gbal]

I have been quoted £699 + vat for a re barrel Inc proofing, invisible thread cap so £725 for all that work seems a bargain. There just seems such a big choice in barrels that I really don't know what to go for.

Paul

Hi Paul,

There are quite a few factors that affect accuracy-the barrel is certainly a main one,but what sort of groups do you get from the current barrel,and do you really need more,and can get it under your likely shooting conditions.?

A 2-3mph wind misread will disperse shots more than the difference between barrels might do;ditto reloading etc.I have both,factory and top smith-UK and USA,and only in extreme competitions,like Bench Rest does the extra expense seem essential,and only under those top conditions can it be shown consistently.

I am not convinced either that all rebarreled rifles are competitive at the highest level-they just don't do it compared to out and out competition custom rifles,which of course cost maybe four times as much,as every component is top notch.That's a thousand pounds per .1moa,and corresponding costs in weight etc.while youcanbuy precision,one reason it's done,the other skills are not for sale.

A worn out barrel of course is a different issue,and rebarreled makes a lot of sense,if you like the rifle.

Gbal

[minkstone]

I have been quoted £699 + vat for a re barrel Inc proofing, invisible thread cap so £725 for all that work seems a bargain. There just seems such a big choice in barrels that I really don't know what to go for.

 

Paul

Not a lot to choose between any of them really jeffo, theyr'e all superior to a factory barrel in some way or other.

 

Regards.