I have a ruger m77 in 308 with a 16in barrel, I recently came across a 20in barrel also in 308. I would like to have the 20in barrel installed. Can you reccomend a competent gunsmith to do this for me...and any idea on cost. shipment is not a problem finding a gunsmith in California is.

If it is a barrel swap and headspace, I would send it to Mark Skaggs. He does very nice work at a reasonable price, for this type of work.

Mark Skaggs

you'll pick up 50-75FPS, and it will cost a little to get it.

there is no certainly that the 20" will be as or more accurate

Mark is a nice enough fella, but where are you located?
jeffe