Average cost of an after-market bbl??

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Hey Guys,
I'm curious on what an aftermarket barrel is usually worth. It sounds like I have just aquired an LVSF in 22-250 that I'm thinking might be a new project gun down the road.
Being a fan of a .222Rem, I'm thinking that one day I may swap the 22-250 bbl out for a 222 barrel. I would want to keep the same type of fluted stainless bbl in its place...
Average cost? Which bbl makers should I be looking at if I decide to go this route?
 
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~$450 plus $115 for fluting which is outsourced by Krieger.
IMO if you are buying a barrel of this quality leave it the way it is from the Krieger factory.
plus installation.

or shoot Rembo a PM and ask him if he has any take-off barrels, his prices & installation are really reasonable.

i dont think you will find a used or take-off barrel in .222 that meets your criteria though (heavy +fluted). honestly, nowadays IMO actually building a .222 is for $600 seems like a bit of a waste. if you already have the .222, or get a great deal on one in the EE then sure... but if rebarreling id go with .223.

.223 is much cheaper and virtually the same thing, and also allows you the option of very cheap off the shelf ammo. it would also be much easier to find an inexpensive take-off heavy/fluted barrel in .223.
 
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Ding ding....that doesnt sound like a worthwhile project......heh.

Thanks for the tips....I'll most likely just go and shoot the heck out of the 22-250.....maybe swap the stock for a McMillan....
 
tiriaq said:
You will also have to deal with the issue of the .222 and .22-.250 using different boltfaces.
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and don't forget the feed rails, mag box,spring and follower. Changing a .473 bolt face 700 to a .378" bolt face is not worth the trouble because you would have to weld up and remachine the feed rails or make it into a single shot.
 
Thanks Rembo....much appreciated...

I considered goin AI on this one too to match the 7-08 AI LVSF that I've got...but I'm not quite sure what I'll do yet with the new gun.

I have a hard time owning a varmint rifle for long....always want to sell them and buy something new....so this one I'd like to do right....we'll wait and see....
 
MBP, though the 223 edges the 222 in velocity, and brass availability, the 222 is a better cartridge to reload due to its looooong neck. (and is the parent of the 223, 222 mag, 204 ruger and a bazillion other .378 based wildcats). With the 222, you dont give up much. ;)
really, whats 150 fps?
but for a non handloader, the 223 can definately be shot for much cheaper.
manbearpig said:
it would also be much easier to find an inexpensive take-off heavy/fluted barrel in .223.
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Or, you can buy the same barrel, and have your smith set it back, and ream it for the 222.
But sadly, the boltface rules it out.
have an Idea, buy a 223 stainless fluted rifle, and do the above. Problem solved. sell the LVSF :):):)
Lately I've been dreaming of a 6mm-222 shooting 65 gr Vmax's or 70 gr ballistic tips for dirtpigs. Just have to shoot this barrel out first:D
 
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Nothin wrong with the 22-250...it just doesnt 'do' it for me....

I havent even got this gun in my hand yet and I think I'll most likely sell it as I'm gettin a bit of greif from the "Mrs" and I have a few other projects on the go...

Anyone wants an LVSF in 22-250 for a decent price.....PM me or keep an eye in the Exchange....
 
DarrylDB said:
MBP, though the 223 edges the 222 in velocity, and brass availability, the 222 is a better cartridge to reload due to its looooong neck.
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this is changing the topic, but where does the looong neck make it easier to reload.

If you look at most 222 handloaded rounds they have the bullet out near the lands....just how much of that neck is holding a bullet?...I'll bet it's no more than most 223 handloads....so where does the long neck "advantage come in?
 
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