I am looking to upgrade to a custom barrel for my encore pro hunter. If money wasnt an object, which custom barrel would be the best to buy. I am looking for a multi purpose elk, deer, bear caliber barrel but want to get a very accurate barrel. What I've been getting from TC has been less than desirable.
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I have 2 MGM's and like them both. I don't own an EAB but understand they are very accurate as well. Like Groat said, a lot of calibers to choose from. 6.5 Swede, .260 Rem., and on up. Almost all of the 6.5 calibers are very accurate at long-range with mild recoil. Some might consider them light for elk or bear but they've been used on virtually every game animal in the world.
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I would venture a guess and say the .223 has been used on every game animal on the planet too, but that doesn't make it an ideal choice...different topic for a different thread...but I'll throw in another vote for MGM barrels, very accurate and very close tolerances. Good luck.
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jkeene, We didn't mention that MGM stands for Match Grade Machine and their web site is at http://matchgrademachine.com/ . The E. A. Brown site is http://www.eabco.com/encore.html .
Mac, Actually caliber was mentioned in the thread so I was just trying to be of some help. The poster said "I am looking for a multi purpose elk, deer, bear caliber barrel but want to get a very accurate barrel." I was just presenting some 6.5MM options for him and indicated that some consider them light. Never said they were "ideal".
Mac, Actually caliber was mentioned in the thread so I was just trying to be of some help. The poster said "I am looking for a multi purpose elk, deer, bear caliber barrel but want to get a very accurate barrel." I was just presenting some 6.5MM options for him and indicated that some consider them light. Never said they were "ideal".
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What is a total shame is how the quality and tolerance control has gone in the toilet on TC barrels since S&W took over. Seriously, all...and I mean EVERY SINGLE factory TC barrel I own (all purchased before the buyout) will shoot 1/2 moa with most loads I feed them and into the same hole with some factory loads and any of my hand loads. A true shame that we must now spend what is being asked to get a "custom" barrel, just to meet the "old standard" of TC quality and accuracy.
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SSK, 375-06 would be fun
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I got 3 E.A. Brown barrels all ALL shoot under 1 MOA. There prices I feel are cheaper than MGM, BulBerry and Bellem, plus there a family run business and some of the nicest people you could ever deal with...
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E A Brown for me... They do have 35 Whelen custom barrels on the shelf that should cover your requirment for the game listed..
I have had them make me barrels and purchased their custom barrels off the shelf.. Real happy with that particular barrel maker!!
I have had them make me barrels and purchased their custom barrels off the shelf.. Real happy with that particular barrel maker!!
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I have an MGM in 6.5x55 swede and love it. 25". I forget the twist I got but it shoots 140 gr hornady interlocks sub MOA ! Killed a big Kansas white tail at 265 last year and all I saw threw the scope after recoil was his head bounce off the ground! Stone dead, didn't twitch.
All three barrel makers you're down to really know their stuff. The guys at MGM are very easy to talk to and I understand the same is true for the other 2. Since you're looking at a custom barrel in a custom caliber, I'd call them and tell them what you're going to hunt and how you're going to hunt and get their recommendations for your particular caliber...then make your decision. In addition to discussing barrel design and length,they may also be able to give you some recommendations on a particular ammo combination for your barrel.
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