Brownell/Shilen Barrels

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29 January 2008, 05:15

Snowwolfe

Brownell/Shilen Barrels

Brownells has really good prices on their stainless Shilen barrels.
How many of you folks have used these barrels and what is your opinion of them? My inteneded use is to have one chambered in 35 Whelen.

29 January 2008, 05:37

Westpac

They're a great barrel.

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29 January 2008, 06:36

D Humbarger

Ther are OK but I would rather a SS Lothar Walter anytime.

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29 January 2008, 06:46

Joel/AK

I like them. I just picked one up for a 358win project I'm doing.

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29 January 2008, 07:44

dwheels

I have one installed on a Remington action chambered in .270 Win. It consistently shoots 3/4 inch with 130 grain TSX and Reloader 19. It cleans easy too. no fouling. Its kind of heavy though Its a number 5 contour at 26 inches. My loads are doing 3200 fps over the chronograph. Ian Jensen who used to gunsmith for Barnes put it together for me. DW

29 January 2008, 07:45

Sagebrush Burns

I've had five different rifles with Shilen barrels. They all shot well.

29 January 2008, 08:18

GunCat

I've got one (#3 contour) that is going to make a .260 Remington on a M24/47 action. I hope to have a good report to add in a couple more months

29 January 2008, 22:38

mho

There are several grades of Shilen barrels. Depending on what you want to use the barrel for, that may be of interest? I don't immediately spot the grade listed on the Brownell's website.

You should also check the prices on:

http://www.thebarrelman.com/

At a glance, they look very competitive.... I have ordered from TheBarrelMan.com before, and had no issues...

- mike

P.S. Check this page for the various Shilen barrel grades:

http://www.shilen.com/barrelGrades.html

It looks like the blanks Brownells are selling are "Match" grade - as opposed to "Select Match". That would make TheBarrelMan very competitive!

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29 January 2008, 23:51

butchlambert

The BarrelMan was my old business. I think the fellow that owns it now is an alright guy. You might also consider www.accuracyarms.com. Kim Lehew is a pleasure to deal with. Brownells normally have them in stock, the others would have to dropship when Shilen has them available.
Butch