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Shilen .30cal SS barrel #8660725 08/10/22 02:01 PM
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I have a Shilen SS barrel that has been threaded for a Mauser and short chambered for .308win. Barrel is 26 1/8” long, 1-10” twist, heavy contour.

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Re: Shilen .30cal SS barrel [Re: TDK] #8751679 12/06/22 11:54 PM
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Re: Shilen .30cal SS barrel [Re: TDK] #8752548 12/07/22 11:00 PM
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Do you think it could be re-threaded for a small receiver Savage? Could be fully chambered as a 30/06 yes?

Re: Shilen .30cal SS barrel [Re: TDK] #8757433 12/14/22 01:32 AM
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The tenon for the Mauser could be cut off and it could then be threaded for whatever, barrel would finish out around 25”.


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Re: Shilen .30cal SS barrel [Re: TDK] #8757460 12/14/22 02:04 AM
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So I could have this chambered for 300 PRC or 300 Win Mag and threaded for Rem 700 action?

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Correct. Plenty of barrel shank left for re-threading. And so long as the new chambering dimensions mimic or exceed what will remain of the .308 chamber. Both the calibers mentioned will be good.

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I could be wrong but I think it’s even crowned(recessed), will check tomorrow. All work was done by Shilen, barrel has never been shot.


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Re: Shilen .30cal SS barrel [Re: TDK] #8757469 12/14/22 02:18 AM
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Let me know. Because I'll more than likely take it.

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The muzzle was faced, but I can’t say to what degree since no additional work was done to dress it up. Best to have it crowned.


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When you say heavy contour does that mean like heavy varmint contour, as in .940 at the muzzle?
Thank you

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.830” at muzzle

4lbs 7oz


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