So unless you’re gunning for one-hole groups or just demand the top of the line, the Match Grade barrel is your best choice for many forms of competitive shooting and for hunting varmints and big game. In many cartridges and barrel twists, the accuracy difference between the two simply can’t be detected. So how much accuracy does a couple of “tenths” give away, compared to our Select Match barrels? Perhaps not any! The point is, whether or not there is any real difference in the accuracy potential between the Match and Select Match grades, the really demanding shooter must play it safe and go with the higher grade. 0005″ of our standard diameter and cannot vary in diameter more than. Our Match Grade barrels don’t quite meet Select Match criteria– but not by much! In these barrels, the bore must measure within.
These barrels are also completely stress relieved, and the bore is polished to a gleaming surface finish by our most experienced lappers. 0001″ for the entire length of the barrel. Moreover, the uniformity of the bore cannot vary more than. What makes them so good that benchrest shooters, such as Tony Boyer, crave them? Consider this: To meet Select Match Grade criteria, the groove diameter must air gauge within. These are our highest grade barrel and, of course, the most costly. Shilen Select Match Grade Remington 700 Barrel – These stainless steel masterpieces of machining and hand lapping are intended for the competition shooter– or even the hunter– who wants the ultimate in accuracy and quality. It’s their only entry in the crowded Remington 700 Barrel field. All replacement barrels must be fitted and headspaced by a qualified gunsmith Note: Replace your factory Remington 700 Trigger before you consider a new barrel. Visit the Remington 700 Trigger page for further information.Ĭhristensen Arms offers a REMINGTON 700 CARBON WRAPPED BARREL. Note: There are no drop in barrels for a Remington 700. In many cases the barrel will require some sort of coloring or protective coating as many barrels are sold “in the white”. Other barrels are purchased as blanks and must be cut to length, threaded and have the chambers cut and reamed for your desired caliber. This means it only needs reamed to the final dimension. If you choose a barrel such as the Shilen it requires the least amount of work as it is pre threaded with a cut chamber.
All barrels for a Remington model 700 will be required to be fitted to some degree by a gunsmith. Its like getting a new and more accurate gun at half the price. A replacement barrel is a good investment. However there may come a time when the old Remington 700 is not shooting groups as tight as it once did or maybe you just want the best accuracy that can be achieved from your rifle. The Remington 700 Barrel -These days Remington does a fine job manufacturing accurate rifles. Christensen Arms Carbon Remington 700 Barrel