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BBS with 24" Shilen barrel
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:50 pm
by leverjc
FedEx dropped off my rebarreld rifle yesterday. I asked Shawn at Diamond T Rifles to give me as big a circumference on the barrel as he could with it still fitting the for end. I also asked him to try and match the barrel to the action as close as possible with the bluing.
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Re: BBS with 24" Shilen barrel
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:04 pm
by Vaquero
Looks good to me. Congrats.
Can't wait to hear how it shoots.
RP
Re: BBS with 24" Shilen barrel
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:10 am
by TraderVic
How is the balance of the overall rifle with the new barrel ?
Re: BBS with 24" Shilen barrel
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:33 am
by leverjc
The balance point is about an inch in front of the receiver. I played with it some pulling it up to my shoulder and it seems to feel just a little less barrel heavy than a 92 with a 24" octagon barrel. I will know more when I get a chance to put the peep sight back on and get some off hand practice.
Re: BBS with 24" Shilen barrel
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:56 am
by Vaquero
I have 2 '92's with a 24" octagon barrel, the Winchester is a little heavier than the Marlin.
RP
Re: BBS with 24" Shilen barrel
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:29 am
by Rifletom
leverjc, that looks good! Likin' that.