Browning Abolt re-barrel??

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Hi everyone, I have a Browning Abolt Mountain Ti in 7mm wsm that I struggle to shoot 1 MOA groups with. I really like the cartridge and the gun, but would like to get it shooting better. I have experimented with multiple different factory loads and reloads with little improvement. The barrel is relatively short (22") and light for a magnum, so I am contemplating changing it out to a longer, heavier, match grade barrel to hopefully help reduce recoil and muzzle jump, and improve accuracy. I have no experience with modifying firearms, so I am just looking for any input regarding this. Am I on the right track? Is this something that can be done with this rifle? If so, what factors need to be considered in choosing a different barrel? Thanks in advance.
JP
 
I have barreled many A Bolts... only had one stainless receiver that galled the threads on barrel removal. I simply threaded the action slightly larger before fitting a new barrel to it. I happen to have a 7mm WSM reamer.

How much the stock can be enlarged limits how large a barrel you can install.
 
guntech said:
I have barreled many A Bolts... only had one stainless receiver that galled the threads on barrel removal. I simply threaded the action slightly larger before fitting a new barrel to it. I happen to have a 7mm WSM reamer.

How much the stock can be enlarged limits how large a barrel you can install.
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Thanks Dennis. You actually did the trigger adjustment on this rifle for me a few years ago, and as well I believe you have rebarrelled a couple of the Tis from 243 to 6.5 creed for a friend of mine. Do you have any specific recommendations on barrel contours that would fit? I think the creeds you did were benchmarks from Bighorn?... Im thinking of going heavy enough to flute, and an inch or two longer to get a bit more velocity... maybe get a detachable muzzle brake?.. Its all pretty much Greek to me so any and all input is once again appreciated.
Cheers.
JP
 
JPrawn said:
Thanks Dennis. You actually did the trigger adjustment on this rifle for me a few years ago, and as well I believe you have rebarrelled a couple of the Tis from 243 to 6.5 creed for a friend of mine. Do you have any specific recommendations on barrel contours that would fit? I think the creeds you did were benchmarks from Bighorn?... Im thinking of going heavy enough to flute, and an inch or two longer to get a bit more velocity... maybe get a detachable muzzle brake?.. Its all pretty much Greek to me so any and all input is once again appreciated.
Cheers.
JP
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You will have to look at the stock with the action in it... and then measure how much larger a barrel would fit every inch from the action forward... You can ask Gary to have Benchmark custom turn a barrel or get factory contour close to what you want and have your gunsmith finish it as best possible. I could measure for you.

Fluting is more cosmetic than weight reduction... and if you want recoil reduction the weight helps...
 
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