Re barrel BLR

338 · 05-04-2005, 04:48 AM

I just got a good deal on a Belgum BLR with cheap 4 power scope in 308 that is mint for $200.. I have no interest in the 308 and would like to rebarrel it to 358.. Anybody know what this should cost? ..Thanks Bill

oldelkhunter · 05-04-2005, 01:38 PM

I would think that Browning could pull that off and cheaper then having a gunsmith do it especially if you want the iron sights reinstalled. Does your model have a satin finish and impressed checkering?

Rebel Hog · 05-04-2005, 02:12 PM

They are going from $650 to $850 in smaller calibers. I have had one in .358 for about 10yrs.
My A-Bolt is in .338.

http://www.GunsAmerica.com

338 · 05-04-2005, 03:23 PM

Thanks I will call browning and see.. It looks to be impressed checkering with satin finish..

oldelkhunter · 05-04-2005, 05:59 PM

Sounds like the one I owned when they first came out

338 · 05-05-2005, 02:07 PM

Browning will not do it nor do the sell barrels. I guess it will be a gunsmith. Does anybody know where to get a factory barrel used or new ? ..Thanks Bill

Rebel Hog · 05-05-2005, 02:16 PM

338, try here. If they can't, they might recommend some one.

http://www.hartbarrels.com/

oldelkhunter · 05-05-2005, 02:36 PM

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Browning will not do it nor do the sell barrels. I guess it will be a gunsmith. Does anybody know where to get a factory barrel used or new ? ..Thanks Bill

Boy the Golden deer has really gone down hill.

Coleridge · 05-06-2005, 07:12 AM

Yes Hart will do it look ta the link from Rebel.

Krieger also has in-house smithing.

http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/

look at #5 in the services

They list several bolt gun actions, not sure if they will do a BLR? Call 'em & see...

oldelkhunter · 05-06-2005, 08:55 AM

Just about any reputable gunsmith should do this with ease but the point is BRowning should do it as well and for less money. If you want to rebarrel a Ruger or a Remington the factory will do it on their guns..can't figure out why Browning will not do this other then they are cost cutting.