22-250 re-barrel

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leej

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I've owned my s/s sako 75 from new (approx 20 years) now and she's now showing signs of becoming a little 'tired' shall we say. I can't bear the thought of parting with it so I've decided to go down the re-barrel route.
It still sits in its original laminate stock which I'm quite happy to continue with, therefore to avoid needing to alter the stock at all I wish the new barrel to have a sporter profile.
I have no experience of having a rifle re-barrelled so I'm looking for advice from people 'in the know' as it were.
Where would you go and approx how much is it likely to cost me?
I realise its a bit of a how long is a piece of string question but I'm only looking for relevant advice to my specific needs please and not particularly interested in what I 'could or should' do.
Many thanks in advance

ATB
Lee
 
I can say you will have options in twist rate and number of grooves, I have no idea on costs as I live in the USA. My cost here depending on barrel would be close to 600 USD. When my CZ 22-250 finally throws keyholes my plan is re- barrel 9 inch twist and 3 groove barrel.
 
I’d recommend Jack Rollings of JR Firearms, he’s done 2 re-barrels for me and both to a high standard.

The one I had done recently came with the offer of having the barrel profiles to whatever I wanted, as I believe he turns them to the requested spec.

You’ll have the choice of chromo or stainless by a number of different barrel makers. I’ve used Sassen/Phoenix.

Price will start at around £850 (inc VAT) from my experience but you can, of course, spend more.
 
Iv just picked up my 22.250 from Neil Mckillop, second time he's re barreled it for me, top bloke, paid £1080👍
 
Roughly a grand depending on what type of barrel you use

Phoenix and Pendragon are UK made and very good
Whilst the US barrels get all the press and pomp for your shooter not looking to compete at the world championships any old pipe will outperform you in field conditions
 
things you need to note are: what bullet you would like to shoot, how heavy you would like the barrel, and what kind of length.
For example if it was me, I would like a light weight barrel shooting 53g vmax. I’d go for 24” to get the desired speeds.
This would require a carbon fibre barrel, 1:9 twist.
If you wanted to shoot 80g bullets you may wish for 1:7 twist. But when you mention it to the gun smith I’m sure they’ll advise on best twist rate
 
Firstly, hat's off for the thought of rebarrelling. Alot of people would say it isn't cost efficient but this way you can get exactly what you want with your familiar setup. The SAKO 75 is a great action.
With the 22-250 Rem boltface you have many options, 22 Creedmoor, 6mm Norma BR, 6XC, 243Win, 260 rem, 7-08rem, 308win, 338 Federal or 358 win to name but a few. Some of these may require a different magazine, luckily still available.
 
Thanks for all the replies. It's given me plenty to think about, as if I didn't have already.
I've shot sooo much with this rifle rebarrelling was always the only option when the original barrel wore out. I still can't quite believe how long it's lasted! And it certainly deserves a new lease of life.
I mainly use it for foxes and I've been feeding it 50 grain v-max's for donkeys now. I can't see me going back up to anything heavier than 55's in the future if at all. I don't do much range work with it apart from the odd practice session of say 50 rounds but this would be rare with this calibre. Bloody cost of ammo puts the block on much of this now even reloading.
I suppose I'm going to be looking at pretty much a like for like with the original am I not?
Although, just to give myself something else to think about I do have a very soft spot for a fluted barrel. Always found a Finnlight a bit of a looker.....

ATB
Lee
 
leej said:
Thanks for all the replies. It's given me plenty to think about, as if I didn't have already.
I've shot sooo much with this rifle rebarrelling was always the only option when the original barrel wore out. I still can't quite believe how long it's lasted! And it certainly deserves a new lease of life.
I mainly use it for foxes and I've been feeding it 50 grain v-max's for donkeys now. I can't see me going back up to anything heavier than 55's in the future if at all. I don't do much range work with it apart from the odd practice session of say 50 rounds but this would be rare with this calibre. Bloody cost of ammo puts the block on much of this now even reloading.
I suppose I'm going to be looking at pretty much a like for like with the original am I not?
Although, just to give myself something else to think about I do have a very soft spot for a fluted barrel. Always found a Finnlight a bit of a looker.....

ATB
Lee
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If it isn’t broke , don’t fix it , like for like rebarrel.

Just be aware , copper isn’t going to go away for all forms of rifle shooting .

A tight twist does future proof you.
 
leej said:
Thanks for all the replies. It's given me plenty to think about, as if I didn't have already.
I've shot sooo much with this rifle rebarrelling was always the only option when the original barrel wore out. I still can't quite believe how long it's lasted! And it certainly deserves a new lease of life.
I mainly use it for foxes and I've been feeding it 50 grain v-max's for donkeys now. I can't see me going back up to anything heavier than 55's in the future if at all. I don't do much range work with it apart from the odd practice session of say 50 rounds but this would be rare with this calibre. Bloody cost of ammo puts the block on much of this now even reloading.
I suppose I'm going to be looking at pretty much a like for like with the original am I not?
Although, just to give myself something else to think about I do have a very soft spot for a fluted barrel. Always found a Finnlight a bit of a looker.....

ATB
Lee
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For what you want I’d probably keep it in 22-250, speak to your gun smith regarding twist rate. For foxing I’d perhaps look at a carbon barrel as they are so much lighter!
 
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