Shaw or Douglas?

[robtattoo]

I have an older model 110 I'm wanting to rebarrel to 6.5x55 for longer range shooting.
This will be my first target build & I need some advice on barrel selection.
Both are available in a straight, bull profile. 416 Stainless & 1:8 twist.
Douglas offers theirs up to 28" where ER Shaw only goes to 26. Do the extra 2" make enough of a difference to worry about?
The Shaw also comes in 1½lb lighter

The Shaw is a little cheaper (around $50) & money is a factor.

I have very little experience shooting anything beyond 500yds, but I'm hoping to be able to progress out to 1250 & possibly further (our range goes to 1760)

Which would you get & why?

[reynoldsfamily3]

I only have ever gotten 2 aftermarket barrels. I got them both from Jim at Apache Gunworks. He was amazing to work with. He can answer questions about length and twist rates. I can't say enough good about him or his work.

[Robinhood]

If the difference between the two is only 50 then there is no question. Douglas. The next question is, who will be doing your chamber?

[robtattoo]

I was actually thinking of getting it done by whoever supplies the barrel. Is there any reason why this is a good/bad idea?
Would you recommend anyone in particular?

[psharon97]

I have a Douglas in 308 that was chambered by SSS. This is an outstanding barrel.

[noname]

what does outstanding mean? I know of 2 guys that win lots of shoots

using Shaw barrels....one in 223 and the other in 308 ? I think..So

that makes them outstanding ,just saying..Get what you can afford and shoot it..:pop2:

[Robinhood]

I know of 2 guys that win lots of shoots using Shaw barrels

Being a winner may have to do with the competition. I win lots of Chili Cook-offs. I am certain that most of them I didn't have any (real)competition.

[CriterionBarrels]

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Here's a recent video showcasing one of our barrels reaching out to 1,760 yards:

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[noname]

Being a winner may have to do with the competition. I win lots of Chili Cook-offs. I am certain that most of them I didn't have any (real)competition.

there is some darn good compition there.....I mean good shooters...Shaw is my choice...just saying

[short round]

If both barrels are finished chambered & threaded for the action, and are new barrels, for $50 difference

Where are you able to get a prefit barrel for a Douglas ? For price difference go Douglas.

[Robinhood]

Don't forget about us!

Here's a recent video showcasing one of our barrels reaching out to 1,760 yards:



But that's not a Savage!

[limige]

Goto Douglas directly. They will chamber thread taper and crown.

They will even headspace if you send your receiver in