E.R. Shaw barrel for hunting

[JJShope814]

I am looking to re-barrel my Trophy Hunter XP from .308 to 6.5 Creedmoor. Looking for a decent barrel but not looking to spend a fortune. Will E.R. Shaw be sufficient to re-barrel a strictly hunting rifle?? Reviews and other posts seem to say it's a decent barrel but looking for more feedback. Thanks!

[shagerott]

Have two ERShaw barrels. They both have been as good as or better than my factory barrels. 338-06 for hunting running 1 to 2 MOA accurate enough for my hunting purposes. I'm staying within 300 yards.

[hereinaz]

Have a new one in .260, just breaking in, but looks promising.

[BarrelBurner]

I don't think you would be disappointed. Just have to figure out what the barrel likes.
I have three of them.
Two usually run sub-moa assuming the trigger actuator nut isn't loose that day, the other is sub-1/2 moa with its favorite load.

[tufrthnails]

If your just using it for hunting. Why don't you just get a takeoff. Seen a bunch on here and a few other places later.

[darkker]

I am looking to re-barrel my Trophy Hunter XP from .308 to 6.5 Creedmoor. Looking for a decent barrel but not looking to spend a fortune. Will E.R. Shaw be sufficient to re-barrel a strictly hunting rifle?? Reviews and other posts seem to say it's a decent barrel but looking for more feedback. Thanks!


Just search for posts by me, I bought an ER Shaw(about the 5th I've owned) on clearance from Gun Shack. Had a tight spot in the bore when I cleaned it. That barrel is one of 2 that I shoot to a mile with.
There are always exceptions, but most "Bad barrels" are translated as "Bad reloaders", or poor marksmanship.

[scuzzy]

I am looking to re-barrel my Trophy Hunter XP from .308 to 6.5 Creedmoor. Looking for a decent barrel but not looking to spend a fortune. Will E.R. Shaw be sufficient to re-barrel a strictly hunting rifle?? Reviews and other posts seem to say it's a decent barrel but looking for more feedback. Thanks!

better than decent. they are sub moa, typically 1/2 moa, with proper ammo.

[RC20]

I would be skeptic they are 1/2 MOA barrel across the range.

They should be plenty good for hunting.

[scuzzy]

I would be skeptic they are 1/2 MOA barrel across the range.

They should be plenty good for hunting.

sounds fair. I mis-spoke saying it would be typical. I do believe that they typically will be 1 moa though.

[earl39]

In my experience they are as good or better than factory for accuracy and have a better finish in the bore.

[Robinhood]

Copper up pretty quick but good shooters.

[RC20]

sounds fair. I mis-spoke saying it would be typical. I do believe that they typically will be 1 moa though.

That seems to be in line with what I have read.