Originally Posted by
VAhuntr
Looking at the link for the Lilja barrels got me thinking. What could I expect from a custom barrel, such as the Lilja? I have a Remington 700 in 270 Win....it shoots 1.25" groups with Federal ammo. I'm sure with handloads I could go under 1". This is purely a hunting rifle and the first shot is always on. To me this is most important in a hunting rifle. What can I expect to gain by going the custom route and what can I expect to pay(barrel and smith)?
If your factory rifle is shooting about 1.25" @ 100 now, I'd really recommend going to handloading if you want to spark it up some. Having a custom barrel installed and shooting factory ammo in it is like letting your grandmother drive your Maserati. Sure, she may do it, but she's not going to push it to it's potential. Handloading for your existing rifle, I feel, is your first step to increased performance. Custom barrel work is another step on down the road......JMHO....