Author Topic: Adams & Bennett Barrels (Read 1006 times)

06shooter · « **on:** March 07, 2006, 04:08:22 PM »

I have an older Savage 110 E in 223. I notice Midway had Adams & Bennett varmit contour barrels clearanced. My first question is will the 1 in 14" rifling be a serious problem for bullet selection and second does any one have experience with these barrels.

tbmaker · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2006, 03:33:00 PM »

No idea about the rifle twist but I put a 257 Roberts Adams Bennet on a mauser. It's a little rough inside and is finicky.
I clean it bare, then 4 fouling shots. It's good for about 15 rounds before groups open. I didn't build it for a daily shooter, it works for me and would do it again.

BTW I just shot it today, last 3 shots inside 1/2". And it will do that regularly. I believe they have improved the insides to on the new ones.

KN · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2006, 03:48:37 PM »

That will probably limit you to 55gr and lighter bullets. And even some of those that are long, like the Blitz Kings may not stabilize. KN

longwalker · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2006, 06:34:39 AM »

I agree with KN you will most likely be limited from using the "heavy" bullets. As far as experience. I took a .270 winchester and rebarrelled it to 338-06. The experience was good and the rifle shoots just fine. I paid significantly more when I bought mine than Midway now sells them. I can only guess they were not a big sales success.

The price preformance ratio makes it a big winner for me.

longwalker

06shooter · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2006, 04:22:24 PM »

Thanks for the great replies. I am really tempted to try it out.