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Offline auto

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Differneces?
« on: February 01, 2007, 11:39:10 AM »
What is the difference between a factory bull barrel and a custom shop bull barrel?  Lokking to get a 17hmr barrel and wasn't sure of the differences.
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Re: Differneces?
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2007, 10:07:05 AM »
In a new  factory (2007) barrel, the only lengths available are 14" in pistol and 23" in rifle..from the custom shop just about any sane length is available..
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Re: Differneces?
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2007, 10:48:46 AM »
auto,
It is my understanding that the quality of the barrel and the chambering is no different than factory, but as mentioned more options.
Sometimes "custom" means better quality barrel and or a guarunteed accuracy level, but not in this instance.
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Re: Differneces?
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2007, 03:21:27 PM »
factory barrels still have some taper as you look towards muzzle. custom barrels can be any diameter past the frame. I have seen some way over an inch past the frame. they are usually for bench shooting and extra waight helps recoil.
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