Anyone rebarrel their AW with a Rock barrel? OR comparable alternative?
If so Any suggestions on what has been wokring would be appreciated.
If so Any suggestions on what has been wokring would be appreciated.
AIAW owners
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I dont have the barreling kit and would think that it would cost less to pay shipping both ways, and have them screw it in then to buy the torque wrench, the key, barrel vice, and go guages.
My question was not were to have it done, but who HAS done it and what results did they see.
I dont have the barreling kit and would think that it would cost less to pay shipping both ways, and have them screw it in then to buy the torque wrench, the key, barrel vice, and go guages.
My question was not were to have it done, but who HAS done it and what results did they see.
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I know several AI shooters have done this with a 308 and 300WM. One was a Kreiger, the other a Bartlein. The 300WM was a one holer. Stan O had his 300WM done, and is the one holer. It's pretty easy to do.
I know several AI shooters have done this with a 308 and 300WM. One was a Kreiger, the other a Bartlein. The 300WM was a one holer. Stan O had his 300WM done, and is the one holer. It's pretty easy to do.
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Every AW owner I know has extra barrels and a barrel change kit.
Bro-- You bought a Bentley and now you are bitchin' about how expensive new tires are!
Buck up and buy the parts to put together your own barrel change kit.
Every AW owner I know has extra barrels and a barrel change kit.
Bro-- You bought a Bentley and now you are bitchin' about how expensive new tires are!
Buck up and buy the parts to put together your own barrel change kit.
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+1: Stan's the guy to ask about this one.
New AW barrels are expensive. He told me that one can get a few barrels done to the same chamber specs, with the same reamer, from GAP, making it a lot less of a hassle to get the rifle back up and running with the same load after the old barrel goes south.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showprofile&User=3381
My question would be whether I could by an AWM, remove and sell the barrel first thing, and just shoot 10-twist replacement tubes from GAP cut and finished the way I want them.
+1: Stan's the guy to ask about this one.
New AW barrels are expensive. He told me that one can get a few barrels done to the same chamber specs, with the same reamer, from GAP, making it a lot less of a hassle to get the rifle back up and running with the same load after the old barrel goes south.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showprofile&User=3381
My question would be whether I could by an AWM, remove and sell the barrel first thing, and just shoot 10-twist replacement tubes from GAP cut and finished the way I want them.
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I have a Lilja 308 barrel and a Kreiger 243 barrel.
Easy to change out. I bought an action wrench from Zak Smith aka Thunderbeast Arms.
I have a Lilja 308 barrel and a Kreiger 243 barrel.
Easy to change out. I bought an action wrench from Zak Smith aka Thunderbeast Arms.
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I have both for my AW's and they both are outstanding..... all done by GA Precision. I am going to have them do a 22" Bartlein in the very near future.
I have both for my AW's and they both are outstanding..... all done by GA Precision. I am going to have them do a 22" Bartlein in the very near future.
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I have seen two done by Jered.. They both kicked ass!!! I talked to George about this and him doing it will be no problem also..
I have seen two done by Jered.. They both kicked ass!!! I talked to George about this and him doing it will be no problem also..
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I have 308 and 260 barrels for mine, both RSR and I have changed them together in his basement it takes us less than 8 Minutes to swap the barrel and we don't even have to remove the scope.
Its the only way to fly with an AW.
GAP has done all my spare barrels.
I have 308 and 260 barrels for mine, both RSR and I have changed them together in his basement it takes us less than 8 Minutes to swap the barrel and we don't even have to remove the scope.
Its the only way to fly with an AW.
GAP has done all my spare barrels.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Every AW owner I know has extra barrels and a barrel change kit.
Bro-- You bought a Bentley and now you are bitchin' about how expensive new tires are!
Buck up and buy the parts to put together your own barrel change kit. </div></div>
I bought a Bently, but the tires were bad when i got it
I now have a 2007 model AW, but it does not shoot like my 1995 model did. Im convinced it is the barrel. Many of you may disagree i know, but you really need to shoot it, then my sako trg and have had to shoot my old sako and AW to know where Im coming from. The TRGs always seem to shoot the same (which is outstanding)
I saw an AW with a fluted Rock barrel on it once and it looked outstanding. The owner told me that the rock did get better results then the factory barrel.
Id love to get a barrel change kit, but think mine is going to be somethign from brownells. Honestly the only part I am confused over is the barrel vise. There is too many to choose from to the point that i dont know what I need.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Every AW owner I know has extra barrels and a barrel change kit.
Bro-- You bought a Bentley and now you are bitchin' about how expensive new tires are!
Buck up and buy the parts to put together your own barrel change kit. </div></div>
I bought a Bently, but the tires were bad when i got it
I saw an AW with a fluted Rock barrel on it once and it looked outstanding. The owner told me that the rock did get better results then the factory barrel.
Id love to get a barrel change kit, but think mine is going to be somethign from brownells. Honestly the only part I am confused over is the barrel vise. There is too many to choose from to the point that i dont know what I need.
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You are more than welcome to zip down to Marietta and we will get that barrel put on for you.... but as Lowlight said, it takes nothing to do it, so it might be a long trip for a short swap, but you are more than welcome.
You are more than welcome to zip down to Marietta and we will get that barrel put on for you.... but as Lowlight said, it takes nothing to do it, so it might be a long trip for a short swap, but you are more than welcome.
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If you only want one barrel for your rifle and do not plan to change it back, just send it to them.
If you only want one barrel for your rifle and do not plan to change it back, just send it to them.
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Stan0 here. Funny this came up....I just ordered 5 more barrels from Kreiger yesterday for my 300.
I have had 6 AI barrels. They all shot very well. The two problems with them is that they are now close to $2k apiece and they do not always use the same reamer, So, you have to do load development with every barrel. You can solve that problem by ordering your own reamer or having the same gunsmith (GAP, Terry Cross etc) make you a new barrel everytime. You might also order multiple barrels..depending on how often you shoot. Hope that helps..
Stan0 here. Funny this came up....I just ordered 5 more barrels from Kreiger yesterday for my 300.
I have had 6 AI barrels. They all shot very well. The two problems with them is that they are now close to $2k apiece and they do not always use the same reamer, So, you have to do load development with every barrel. You can solve that problem by ordering your own reamer or having the same gunsmith (GAP, Terry Cross etc) make you a new barrel everytime. You might also order multiple barrels..depending on how often you shoot. Hope that helps..
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I saved money by buying the barrel vise only from Sporting Arms in the UK. I bought the wrench from Thunderbeast Arms and already had a torque wrench. Much cheaper than buying the whole kit from AI. Go & No-Go guages are cheap if you do not get AI ones. Hope that helps.
I saved money by buying the barrel vise only from Sporting Arms in the UK. I bought the wrench from Thunderbeast Arms and already had a torque wrench. Much cheaper than buying the whole kit from AI. Go & No-Go guages are cheap if you do not get AI ones. Hope that helps.
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22" fluted rock with a threaded barrel
24" Rock plain barrel AE MK1
Both had the barrels installed by GAP.
Both shoot one hole with factory ammo, even better with handloads. Got these like this already, don'y know why tubes were swapped. I have an AI AT that shoots as good with a factory SS fluted barrel. A always YMMV. If you take your barrel off let me know, I miht be nterested in it.
22" fluted rock with a threaded barrel
24" Rock plain barrel AE MK1
Both had the barrels installed by GAP.
Both shoot one hole with factory ammo, even better with handloads. Got these like this already, don'y know why tubes were swapped. I have an AI AT that shoots as good with a factory SS fluted barrel. A always YMMV. If you take your barrel off let me know, I miht be nterested in it.
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Moon at GAP turned a 6.5CM Bartlein barrel for my AW and I LOVE it. It shoots bug holes.
I sold my AI barrel change kit to a customer and bought a Brownell's 3" heavy duty barrel vise and a Zak Smith TB action wrench. Works just as good at a third the cost.
I hope this helps.
Darin Reiss
FFL/SOT in Haysville, KS
Moon at GAP turned a 6.5CM Bartlein barrel for my AW and I LOVE it. It shoots bug holes.
I sold my AI barrel change kit to a customer and bought a Brownell's 3" heavy duty barrel vise and a Zak Smith TB action wrench. Works just as good at a third the cost.
I hope this helps.
Darin Reiss
FFL/SOT in Haysville, KS
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thanks everyone this is what i needed.
As for the barrel. what profile are you guys using. i dont know much about this. I like the one in Rolex's pics. i think ill go 24" or 26" maybe.
thanks everyone this is what i needed.
As for the barrel. what profile are you guys using. i dont know much about this. I like the one in Rolex's pics. i think ill go 24" or 26" maybe.
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I have two AI's and 6 barrels. Several AI and several Bartlein chambered by GAP. I use the Brownell's vice set-up. Call Stacey and he can help. You may want to get the barrel vise and action wrench and adjust your torque settings on your barrel....your groups may improve from what I have heard.
Pat
I have two AI's and 6 barrels. Several AI and several Bartlein chambered by GAP. I use the Brownell's vice set-up. Call Stacey and he can help. You may want to get the barrel vise and action wrench and adjust your torque settings on your barrel....your groups may improve from what I have heard.
Pat
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Accuracy International of North America, Inc. will be making an announcement regarding our new facility in the USA, at the beginning of September, and outline the services we will provide. Barrel change will be one of them.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
Accuracy International of North America, Inc. will be making an announcement regarding our new facility in the USA, at the beginning of September, and outline the services we will provide. Barrel change will be one of them.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
