EABCO Accuracy Barrels

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I was thinking of doing a project on a Savage 10 sa. I want to build a 260 Rem target. I'm choosing savage because I have read that they are the easiest to change barrels on. Right now I am pricing the parts I need to decide if I will go this route. Does anyone have any experiences with EABCO Accuracy Barrels kits? How accurate are they?
 
My father in law is good friends with the owner of Eabco and used to shoot competition with him. He makes good barrels but for a target rifle I would get a criterion from northland shooters supply.
 
My dad bought a T/C Accuracy barrel from them back in 2010. Excellent accuracy when compared to his Savage 116 in the same caliber but there are a fair number of accurate barrel makers around.
 
I've never tried 'em, since they're not much (if any) cheaper than a Shilen or Criterion.
 
Bayourambler said:
I was thinking of doing a project on a Savage 10 sa. I want to build a 260 Rem target. I'm choosing savage because I have read that they are the easiest to change barrels on. Right now I am pricing the parts I need to decide if I will go this route. Does anyone have any experiences with EABCO Accuracy Barrels kits? How accurate are they?
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I'm also a Savage rifle tinkerer, and IMO, for the money, the EABCO kits are a great deal. But only if you need the barrel nut wrench and the go/no-go gauges. If you already have those tools, then the kit isn't that much cheaper than other manufacturers.
 
someguy2800 said:
My father in law is good friends with the owner of Eabco and used to shoot competition with him. He makes good barrels but for a target rifle I would get a criterion from northland shooters supply.
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rbernie said:
I've never tried 'em, since they're not much (if any) cheaper than a Shilen or Criterion.
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Newtosavage said:
I'm also a Savage rifle tinkerer, and IMO, for the money, the EABCO kits are a great deal. But only if you need the barrel nut wrench and the go/no-go gauges. If you already have those tools, then the kit isn't that much cheaper than other manufacturers.
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What is the difference between the two manufactures? A barrels a barrel right?
 
ohihunter2014 said:
What is the difference between the two manufactures? A barrels a barrel right?
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Just like a Porshe 911 and a Mazda Protege are both cars right?

The reason I say that is I have talked to people with them and they are good barrels, easily sub moa, but they are not to the same level as say a Shilen or Criterion which are not much more money.
 
someguy2800 said:
Just like a Porshe 911 and a Mazda Protege are both cars right?

The reason I say that is I have talked to people with them and they are good barrels, easily sub moa, but they are not to the same level as say a Shilen or Criterion which are not much more money.
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I've heard the same thing. If I wanted a "really" accurate barrel, and since I already have the tools I need, I'd probably go straight to Shilen or Criterion. Having said that, I've never shot anything but stock factory Savage and Stevens sporter barrels, and I've always been able to get those to shoot under an inch.
 
I wish they would sell you a barrel without the other crap and save you $20, and I really wish they had sporter contours.
 
Looking more like a no brainer . I talked to Mr. James at Northland Shooting Supply ,he has Shilen select match barrel for $339. From what I read this is a good barrel.
 
Newtosavage said:
I've heard the same thing. If I wanted a "really" accurate barrel, and since I already have the tools I need, I'd probably go straight to Shilen or Criterion. Having said that, I've never shot anything but stock factory Savage and Stevens sporter barrels, and I've always been able to get those to shoot under an inch.
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I wonder if savage sells barrels? I cant see putting a $350 barrel on an axis or model 12fv when you can get a whole new rifle for that cost.
 
Contact Shilen, they will have, or make, about any twist and contour you want. I have, and have used, several Shilen barrels over the years, some of which were benchrest match winners, and I rate them in the top five quality barrel makers.
 
ohihunter2014 said:
I wonder if savage sells barrels? I cant see putting a $350 barrel on an axis or model 12fv when you can get a whole new rifle for that cost.
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They do. Accuracy fanatics feel like a Shilen/Criterion/other is an upgrade compared to the ones Savage makes. That's likely true if everything else(mostly the shooter) is dialed in. Personally I shoot a stock LRPV and it's ridiculously accurate. I've shot enough groups in the .3's to know the rifle is capable of that or better. There are people that could benefit from a more accurate barrel than that - I'm not one of them yet:)
 
Bayourambler said:
Yes, but will it be as accurate as a premium match barrel?
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I'm not sure that's what i'm trying to figure out. I have a stock axis, heavy barrel that I've sent 3 shots through the same hole with the factory stock and cheap sandbags. If the eabco does the same why not? Im guessing you guys are talking about building benchrest rifles and im talking tight grouped varmint rifles? My bad. :)
 
Savage makes a good barrel, sometimes a VERY good barrel. If you already have a savage shooing 1/2moa or better theres no guarantee that even a premium barrel will shoot better.
The flip side to premiums is that they are almost always easier to clean, and are usually more accurate if properly installed, and offten faster. This is usually just due to the improved tolerances and interior finish on premium barrels.

Eabco does list sporter profiles in both their ershaw barrels and their accuracy kits....or maybe its just the shaw options cant remember right now.
 
I very nearly pulled the trigger on one of their sporter contour barrels in 7mm-08 a while back. But that's when I also needed the tools. Now that I have those, I wish I could order just the barrel from Midway (at their discounted price) instead of the barrel plus tools (that I no longer need).

As for accuracy, I sometimes wonder how much someone would have to pay before they got a barrel that was better than the stock 12FV varmint contour barrel. I've seen some pretty darn good groups from those factory barrels.
 
I'm pretty sure that ER Shaw makes the EABCO barrels......If anyone knows otherwise please correct me if I'm wrong. I built a 30-338 with a Shaw barrel. It was ok......nothing to write home about.

I have first hand experience with two Criterion pre-fit Savage barrels too (6XC and 223 AI) and can tell you that they are very, very accurate, easy to maintain and attractive. Being able to choose the rate of twist is a huge advantage IMO. I can't speak for Shilen but they are probably right up there with the Criterions.

Savage factory barrels are not bad either. Not as refined and well finished as the pre-fits but they can certainly shoot well with the right load. But if you are going to go through the trouble of re-barreling the rifle might as well take it to the next level.
 
Newtosavage said:
I very nearly pulled the trigger on one of their sporter contour barrels in 7mm-08 a while back. But that's when I also needed the tools. Now that I have those, I wish I could order just the barrel from Midway (at their discounted price) instead of the barrel plus tools (that I no longer need).

As for accuracy, I sometimes wonder how much someone would have to pay before they got a barrel that was better than the stock 12FV varmint contour barrel. I've seen some pretty darn good groups from those factory barrels.
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I figured when I shot out my savage axis HB I would either rebarrel it or take the band saw to it and buy a better savage rifle like a 10 or the 12
 
Damon555 said:
I'm pretty sure that ER Shaw makes the EABCO barrels......If anyone knows otherwise please correct me if I'm wrong. I built a 30-338 with a Shaw barrel. It was ok......nothing to write home about.
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I can't say that they are or are not using ER Shaw blanks for there savage barrels but Eabco does have there own barrel making equipment. I've been in the shop and seen them using it.
 
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