Gunsmithing what bbl to get for my 700

[seanh]

I've got a rem 700 pss, decent shooting rifle, if I reload. The problem is, like many 700's, super long throat and walking a bit as the bbl heats.

I'm planning on truing the action, when I do I have a choice to replace the bbl or set it back.

I have a Lilja 3 groove (palma contour about 28" throat forward) that has less has less than 1k through it...at least that's what I was told when I got it. There is no sign of bad bbl wear in the throat area but would do a setback anyway to get it threaded to my rifle.

The question is, do I keep this one or are there superior bbls to the Lilja? I've wanted to try the 5r bbl from Mike Rock...but not sure how they compare to Lilja.

it will be chambered in 308 if that makes a difference.

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: what bbl to get for my 700

For barrels, I would look at a Rock barrel.
Excellent quality barrels from what I have seen.
Good price, and I believe he is a hide supporter.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: what bbl to get for my 700

I have 4 Rock Creek barrels (mike rock) and they are great. However, if I had the barrel you describe already that would be what I'd use. Lilja, never used them but never heard anything bad about them either. As long as it is set up like you want, run with it.

 

[Huckleberry75]

Re: what bbl to get for my 700

I can't say that I have heard anything particularly bad about Lilja bbls. If you already have it, you might as well give it a whirl and you aren't out any money other than the smiting.

As for the Rock bbls, I hear that they are the cat's pajamas. A buddy has on on his POF semi-308 and it shoots realllly well.

 

[rlr]

Re: what bbl to get for my 700

I like Krieger, Shilen, Schneider and Rock. I have had very good results from all of them.

I have a Lilja on an AR, and it shoots really well.

I would suggest truing the action, and use the Lilja. You have a lot of life left in it. Replace it when it's used up.