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JimBarshinger
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Hi. I have lurked around this sight for a while and have finally decided to take the plunge and give benchrest a try. I was hoping that you folks could help me out with a few things. First, I purchased a used LV with Hall M action from the classifieds. The gun is pretty much turn key, having a Weaver 36X scope, dies, brass and bullets all included. The only bad thing is that the barrel has 2300rds - the seller said that the barrel was on its way down hill, and that it would was throwing shots out of the group now and then. Anyway, 2300rds seems like it is probably past its prime based on all that I have read. I was thinking that perhaps a good way to go (without spending too much money) would be to purchase a used barrel that is still shooting pretty good. So, do you all think that this is a good way to go, or should I just save up my pennies for a new barrel? Also in looking for a barrel on benchrest.com and 6mmbr.com, I had seen some barrels for a Hall S. Is the barrel tenon the same on the S and M models? Any idea how uniform the headspace dimensions are on the Hall actions - can I expect to just screw on a used barrel, or will headspace need to be adjusted by removing shoulder material or reaming the chamber. Thanks in advance for your replies.
Best regards,
Jim Barshinger
Best regards,
Jim Barshinger