93 Muaser 8Mm

[Acts 11:7]

I would like to send the barrel out to get the steps in it turned down as well as have it crowned and blued. Any suggestions as to who I should have do this?

 

thanks!

[gun nutty]

http://www.ershawbarrels.com/scb-price-list.php

 

For $170, you can get a Shaw barrel fitted and chambered for your action. I think you'll pay a gunsmith that much to do what you're asking to do.

 

Why get rid of the steps? For a "shooter", they help make the barrel more rigid.

[gun nutty]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Howa-1500-308-Winchester-NEW-BARREL-CHEAP-/251194993769?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7c636c69

 

If you can get something like this really cheap, you can have the threads cut off/cut down and rechamber for the 300 Savage. It will vary by original barrel if you can do this or not.

 

I'd ask before you go crazy on purchasing.

 

Not 8mm Mauser, but a new barrel with a modern contour.

[Acts 11:7]

I just may leave the steps, however the barrel has some pits in it and I have been able to remove many of them but a lathe is probably in order. I have also removed the rear sight and I would like to have the set screw hole filled. The main reason for using this barrel is it's current accuracy. When I got my Turk it was packed in grease. After 3 days of cleaning I took it out and shot 20 rounds through it at 100 yards. all 20 were in 4". When I get done it will be scoped. I am confident it will drive tacs. I am building a walnut thumbhole stock for it now. I hope to shoot my first elk with it!

[gun nutty]

If it's accurate now, removing the steps could screw up everything.

 

Have the barrel cut to length and a simple crown. You can fill in screw holes with black-colored epoxy. Or you can get one of those paint-on type finishes and fill holes and pits with whatever you want: JB Weld, epoxy, etc. (Just don't use toothpaste).