Quote Originally Posted by DenverDave View Post
I am looking to upgrade the barrel on my model 10 to a 6.5 Creedmoor, match grade, stainless steel. Heavy or bull profile for target shooting. Accuracy is priority #1.

I will defiantly have the barrel threaded, possibly with a brake installed and melted if the option is available. Or I would consider having the barrel ported. Probably will get flutes as well.

I will need advice regarding contours. Their are so many options I get overwhelmed, so will require customer service.

What barrels do folks recommend? I have been checking out: (forgive my spelling)
- Bartline
- Shillen
- Kreiger
- Black Hole Weaponry
- Criterion
- McGowen
- Rock
- proof (SS not carbon fiber)
- Lilja

Any suggestions on which of these or maybe a brand I have missed?

Do you recommend:

A) buying a blank and having it finished by another service provider? If so where should I have it finished?

B) buying a finished barrel direct from the manufacturer?

C) buying from a retailer? Which retailer?

Thanks in advance for any advice.


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Kreiger is number one...All top shooters use them.....I have had experience with
Mcgowin and CBI...All pretty good..And then some not so good..Good luck