New ones from here are cheap enough and you won't have to worry about it's history?
http://www.bergarausa.com/store.php
There is some tie up / part ownership with Shilen so they are quality products and you can buy from Spain to avoid all the US walhalla?
It was reported the Mr Shillen visited Bergara BARRELS on a consultancy type visit to advise on manufacturing process only, did he buy into the company then? They are produced in Spain in the first place. so very cheap and easy to get hold of but I would spend just a little more on another brand just my opinion.
A little more than a visit -
http://www.bullseyegroup.net/portfolio/portfoliopdfs/bergara/BB_09_Catalog%20V17.pdf
but I had read somewhere he has subsequently increased his interest beyond the manufacturing consultancy. If I can find that article again I will post a link to it.
Also, I do know a very good rifle smith in the UK who is using them with superb results.
I think it can easily be done, especially with a remmy as one only needs to downsize a oversized recoil lug to headspace the new barrel. No re-chamber required.Can you purchase replacement factory barrels ( remington 700) instead of going down the precision aftermarket route ?
Thanks for the replies, my barrel isn't that old but has signs of pitting about 2-3" from the muzzle it still fires really well but for how long?
Just buy a border (or archer) barrel! They're awesome, British and my friends make them!
That's the funniest thing you have said for a while Brit, maybe Shabz could get members on here a discount???That's OK providing one has access to a second mortgage to pay for them.
Have you asked? don't ask don't getCrikey, I don't even think I could get one for myself!