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    E.R. Shaw barrel for hunting


    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!

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JJShope814 View Post
    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.
    I'm a firm believer in the theory that if it bleeds, I can kill it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JJShope814 View Post
    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.

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

    They should be plenty good for hunting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RC20 View Post
    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.

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    In my experience they are as good or better than factory for accuracy and have a better finish in the bore.
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    Copper up pretty quick but good shooters.
    The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scuzzy View Post
    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.

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