Model 788 Barrel Replacement

[35 Whelen]

I have a Remington 788 in .223 that is my "laundry room gun rack" rifle for coyotes, feral dogs, etc. It belonged to a west Texas rancher and shows all the signs of having been carried in the floorboard of a pickup. The barrel is somewhat pitted and despite being capable of minute-of-coyote accuracy, I think I'd like to have it re-barreled in the same caliber with the same contour. I'm not looking for a high-dollar air gauged match barrel, just a good chrome moly barrel, same contour, probably a 1-9 twist, blued and installed.

Suggestions?

35W

 

[LoonWulf]

Your cheapest option is probably ERShaw, should be about 400out the door. If the barrel dosent follow standard remington contours, theres an upcharge, but the premium for a custom contour isnt bad.

Shaw barrels arnt top shelf but usually very accurate, and ive found the work done in house to be excellent.

 

[Kp321]

+1 on E.R.Shaw. They make a good, economical barrel and are one of the few who offer installation.

 

[SGW Gunsmith]

+2 on E.R. Shaw. Normally quick turn-around time also.

 

[SGW Gunsmith]

It's been around 25, or more years ago, now, but I had E R Shaw install and chamber a .45-70 barrel on a Siamese Mauser action I traded a six-pack of Schlitz beer for several years before. They did a GREAT job, for a reasonable price and it will feed and shoot spire point 300 grain Barnes X-bullets very well: