Time to rebarrel my .257 Ackley

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23 September 2013, 07:36

308Sako

Time to rebarrel my .257 Ackley

What or who's barrel would you choose for this project.

Current barrel is a Hart, it has served well and was quite accurate. Intention is to continue to shoot 110 Nosler Accubonds.

Guess I should add that this is a Sako action rifle, and whom would you recommend to do this work?

Thanks

23 September 2013, 17:24

Jim Kobe

The 257 AI is/was my favorite cartridge. The longest shot I ever made was with a rifle I built on a 1909 Argie. I sold it after I was offered too much money for a used rifle. I have done a number of rifle barrels in that caliber.

With that in mind, that rifle had a Shilen barrel on it. I use a BUNCH of their baarrels and have been happy with them all. No complaints from clients either.

Give me a shout and I can give you a quote on their barrel or others as well.

Jim

24 September 2013, 00:51

308Sako

Will do Jim

24 September 2013, 04:56

bartsche

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
The 257 AI is/was my favorite cartridge. The longest shot I ever made was with a rifle I built on a 1909 Argie. I sold it after I was offered too much money for a used rifle. I have done a number of rifle barrels in that caliber.

With that in mind, that rifle had a Shilen barrel on it. I use a BUNCH of their baarrels and have been happy with them all. No complaints from clients either.

Give me a shout and I can give you a quote on their barrel or others as well.

Jim

Jim has done work for me and a buddy and we were both satisfied with quality performance, cost and delivery.
Question; why the IMP rather than the standard?

Roger

Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..

24 September 2013, 22:10

308Sako

Brass, dies, bullets and positive experiences.

25 September 2013, 05:38

Tyler Kemp

Everyone in the tactical world is shooting Bartlein, and I've seen them shoot a whooooole lot of one hole groups the past few years.

Love shooting precision and long range. Big bores too!

Recent college grad, started a company called MK Machining where I'm developing a bullpup rifle chassis system.

27 September 2013, 05:58

308Sako

One of our esteemed forum members happened to have a barrel ready to go for this Sako, and it's soon to be on it's way. He believes it's a Shilen, fine tubes to be sure.

Best part will be making a serious donation to the Wounded Warrior Fund for payment.

27 September 2013, 16:03

7mmfreak

quote:
Originally posted by Tyler Kemp:
Everyone in the tactical world is shooting Bartlein...

They are?

27 September 2013, 17:52

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by 7mmfreak:
quote:
Originally posted by Tyler Kemp:
Everyone in the tactical world is shooting Bartlein...

They are?

No! They are not!

27 September 2013, 22:32

Dr. Lou

FWIW: Great luck with Hart, Shilen and Pacnor.

02 October 2013, 08:06

308Sako

Thanks to a forum member a new to me excellent condition Shilen match barrel has arrived in LV. Now to have it fitted on, and test driven.