Does anyone know a good gunsmith to put a new barrel on a browning 1895? It is a 30-06 and I would to have a 35 whelen improved. I am thinking about a 20" or 22" barrel with a 1 in 14 twist.............Joe
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Does anyone know a good gunsmith to put a new barrel on a browning 1895? It is a 30-06 and I would to have a 35 whelen improved. I am thinking about a 20" or 22" barrel with a 1 in 14 twist.............Joe
You could have it rebored and rechambered. Jes told me he will do it if there is a minimum of .1" of steel left per side.
Measure your OD at the muzzle. Subtract .358" from that and if the remainder is .2" or over you are good.
Fred @ Z Hat. He does alot of 1895 stuff. He's even in your state.
Pretty spendy though.
Last edited by Bullshop; 04-25-2013 at 10:29 PM.
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Jes ( in Oregon) charges $250, last time I checked...................
BTW - It's legal under Federal Law for anybody to send/receive their own firearm to/from a repair facility/FFL, w/o going through an FFL holder.
Now I lay me down to sleep
A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
I talked to Jes last night and he will bore out to 35 Whelen but will not do the improved. Has anyone had him bore a rifle? How do they shoot?
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