The Accurate Reloading Forums
New Barrel

This topic can be found at:
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9411043/m/93010294

25 May 2003, 08:07
LeoCal
New Barrel
After trying unsuccessfully for a year to get good groups from my Ruger #1 in 300 Weatherby I sent up to Pac-Nor for a new barrel. They said it would take 12 weeks, and it did.
I took it to the range today and fired some medium loads with odd bullets for break-in and sight-in, and the groups were very good. With some load development I think it'll do 1 MOA.
Pac-Nor does nice work.
27 May 2003, 03:54
<eldeguello>
Same caliber, .300 Wea.??
27 May 2003, 04:06
LeoCal
Eldeguello,

Yes, same caliber. They sent the old barrel back, and comparing them shows a big difference in the quality of workamnship. The new one has a tighter chamber and the machining looks much better. For instance, the breech end of the original was obviously finished off with a belt sander leaving sharp edges while the new one was turned with radiused corners. Ruger should be embarrassed.

Leo