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I've never had a barrel replaced, but I'm considering it. If I ask a barrel maker to match the contours of the original barrel, what are the chances I'll have to re-bed the action? Specifically, I'm on the lookout for an older Sako L579 .243 that I can replace with 7mm-08 or other short cartridge. Thanks. | ||
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Of course; yes you need to re bed it; no two barrels are exactly the same, to the degree that bedding needs to fit. Douglas uses a tracer lathe to copy old barrels; and a CNC lathe to make new ones on; they will be within a few thousandths, but bedding needs to be perfect, which is the reason for it in the first place. | |||
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Thanks. I expected that, but wanted to be sure. | |||
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You should not have to rebed the action, the pad for ther barrel in front of the action, yes Jim Kobe 10841 Oxborough Ave So Bloomington MN 55437 952.884.6031 Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild | |||
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I haven't had the action out of the stock yet - the screws remain unbuggered - so I don't know what it looks like inside. | |||
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