This is just a generic question but how hard or easy is it to barrel or rebarrel a bolt action rifle? I know there are different systems out there now that make it a bit easier but what all is involved in the process and how do those various rifle barreling systems hold up? This has basically been a lingering question for me for a while now.
The background on the question is that I don't own any modern bolt guns. That said it's not a lack of interest that keeps me from it and I've definitely shot a bunch of them but not the higher end/nicer stuff that I am looking into now. I have several really nice AR's and one thing I really like about that platform is the ability for me to work on the firearms myself (for general things). I am definitely willing to put money towards the bolt gun side of the house but in the event that I need to rebarrel what kind of tools or whatnot would I need to do that job and what kind of cost outlay would it be to tool up for that? For ARs you just buy a barrel that meets your parameters when they are in stock. For a bolt gun it doesn't seem like off the shelf options are typically what people go for. I read online about people waiting 10 months or more for a barrel from certain manufacturers so if you know the general outlay of that aspect please let me know your experience as well.
I am asking these questions basically to call on the collective experience here so that I can 'see the end from the beginning' about what I am getting into and to basically make wise choices. I've been eyeballing the bolt side for a while now but I don't have any concrete buying plans as of right now. That said the purpose of the rifle will definitely be for long range precision. I haven't decided on calibers or any of that yet. Basically my buying habits for expensive toys are that I nerd out and learn as much as possible first primarily so I can make wiser decisions and get what I want up front.
Just like with all things AR related--when I first started out to build a nice AR I was pretty much paralyzed by too many choices (now I have several of them) In a way I am experiencing that all over again when I read about all the various actions and so forth. So many choices.
I know someone will inevitably say to just buy a factory gun and go from there but I know enough about my personal likes and wants to know that I will enjoy a more customized rifle. I am not at all a 'new shooter' but specifics to the various brands and offerings are not really my forte. I also pretty much enjoy the whole learning and putting a build together process. That's all part of the fun.
Please share your experiences...
The background on the question is that I don't own any modern bolt guns. That said it's not a lack of interest that keeps me from it and I've definitely shot a bunch of them but not the higher end/nicer stuff that I am looking into now. I have several really nice AR's and one thing I really like about that platform is the ability for me to work on the firearms myself (for general things). I am definitely willing to put money towards the bolt gun side of the house but in the event that I need to rebarrel what kind of tools or whatnot would I need to do that job and what kind of cost outlay would it be to tool up for that? For ARs you just buy a barrel that meets your parameters when they are in stock. For a bolt gun it doesn't seem like off the shelf options are typically what people go for. I read online about people waiting 10 months or more for a barrel from certain manufacturers so if you know the general outlay of that aspect please let me know your experience as well.
I am asking these questions basically to call on the collective experience here so that I can 'see the end from the beginning' about what I am getting into and to basically make wise choices. I've been eyeballing the bolt side for a while now but I don't have any concrete buying plans as of right now. That said the purpose of the rifle will definitely be for long range precision. I haven't decided on calibers or any of that yet. Basically my buying habits for expensive toys are that I nerd out and learn as much as possible first primarily so I can make wiser decisions and get what I want up front.
Just like with all things AR related--when I first started out to build a nice AR I was pretty much paralyzed by too many choices (now I have several of them) In a way I am experiencing that all over again when I read about all the various actions and so forth. So many choices.
I know someone will inevitably say to just buy a factory gun and go from there but I know enough about my personal likes and wants to know that I will enjoy a more customized rifle. I am not at all a 'new shooter' but specifics to the various brands and offerings are not really my forte. I also pretty much enjoy the whole learning and putting a build together process. That's all part of the fun.
Please share your experiences...