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Sam19kilo

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    I was lucky enough to snag a big horn 50% cert off an origin and already ordered it. What’s the best route for a prefit barrel for it?
     
    If you're looking into a proof barrel, Call Paul Butler @ Evolved Ballistics - 210-872-7790. He'll make you a good deal on them.
     
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    Lots of shops are offering prefit now. Hunts long range, altus, mile high, patriot valley, Proof has some specific contours and calibers. I'm sure there are WAY more. Check with your local guy...
     
    what he said ^^^^

    I've gotten a prefit from Altus that shot fantastic. and now i'm waiting on a prefit from Paradigm Gunworx.

    lots of a guys out there will spin up a shouldered prefit for your Origin! and they don't even need your action in hand.

    just need a barrel vice and action wrench to install. easy peasy
     
    I’ve installed two remage barrels on my 700 from criterion, they shot sub 1/2, easy load development, just seeing what guys are having good luck with. Thinking of trying s Hawkhill prefit
     
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    x caliber barrels has worked great for me, but wait for there %25 off deals that they run 4 times a year. If your mil than you can get steel proof savage prefits on expertvoice.
     
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    My pva barrel is super accurate, but not sure how long you’ll wait to get it.
     
    Mark Chanlynn is my standard since I don't live too far from him but timing is key. He does different calibers during the year. Has has some fast twist 22 centerfire barrels and is starting on 33 caliber. He is doing a 338-06 barrel for me on an Origin action I just picked up from Big Horn.
     
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    Bought PVA off this site 6.5 x47 cut rifled. Super accurate and fit perfect on my Bighorn tl3.
     
    b6graham said:
    basically any smith will do an origin shouldered prefit without seeing the action.

    don't hamstring yourself by going with a barrel nut. use that big beefy 1.25" shank
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    This. I had Caleb at Alpha & Omega spin up a shouldered prefit for this 16.5” .243. Any smith worthy of the title should be able to set you up just fine.


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    Marine24 said:
    Mark Chanlynn is my standard since I don't live too far from him but timing is key. He does different calibers during the year. Has has some fast twist 22 centerfire barrels and is starting on 33 caliber. He is doing a 338-06 barrel for me on an Origin action I just picked up from Big Horn.
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    Mark is a great guy who makes a great barrel. I 'm currently builiding 6.5 PRC on a Bighorn TLE with one of Mark's barrels.
     
    bgavin said:
    Krieger from Keystone Accuracy
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    Are they up and running? I know they were making a move from Bluebell, PA to north of Scranton but don't know if new shop is operational yet.

    TM6
     
    TM6 said:
    Are they up and running? I know they were making a move from Bluebell, PA to north of Scranton but don't know if new shop is operational yet.

    TM6
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    They never weren't operational. Old shop is still open, new shop is going up as we speak..
     
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    Southern Precision Rifles,(Bugholes), also does the pre-fits for the Origin. Lead time is about 1 month. Greg usually replies to all inquiries (phone/email) within a day or two, as does John from Keystone. Both those guys crank out some barrels and still manage good communications even with a heavy work load.

    TM6
     
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    Northland shooters supply has a large inventory of Criterion and Shilen prefit barrels on the shelf and ready to ship. I’ve had great luck with all of my barrels I’ve purchased from them
     
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    TM6 said:
    Are they up and running? I know they were making a move from Bluebell, PA to north of Scranton but don't know if new shop is operational yet.

    TM6
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    He’s definitely still spinning up barrels.
    Got mine from him last week and it’s awesome.


    Average guy said:
    Northland shooters supply has a large inventory of Criterion and Shilen prefit barrels on the shelf and ready to ship. I’ve had great luck with all of my barrels I’ve purchased from them
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    I’ve gotten two Shilen barrels from them.
    Both have been awesome.
     
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    Steel head said:
    He’s definitely still spinning up barrels.
    Got mine from him last week and it’s awesome.




    I’ve gotten two Shilen barrels from them.
    Both have been awesome.
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    I just screwed on a Criterion prefit from them on a 783. Less than a hundred rounds and 1/2 moa. Glass bedding as we speak. Hopefully .3 is in the future.
     
    sleeplz said:
    x caliber barrels has worked great for me, but wait for there %25 off deals that they run 4 times a year. If your mil than you can get steel proof savage prefits on expertvoice.
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    They don’t have a competition contour for the 6.5cm I want I was looking on there
     
    b6graham said:
    then yours to Bighorn to get timed and your opinion will change
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    Hey I’m interested in the trigger timing for the origin. I heard if you send them the trigger they will time it, is it possible for me to do that and adjust the sear engagement?
     
    Sam19kilo said:
    Hey I’m interested in the trigger timing for the origin. I heard if you send them the trigger they will time it, is it possible for me to do that and adjust the sear engagement?
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    Just send the trigger to bighorn and theyll do it before they ship you the action. Easier and cheaper

    There's a post somewhere about the measurements you need to make
     
    Hawk Hill with barrel nut. Usually in stock if looking for standard calibers. They shoot as well as anything I’ve tried.
     
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