Winchester Model 70 Winlite 280 rebarrel ?????

[gunnybunny]

Had gun into smith to thread for suppressor , to far out of concentricity to accuralty thread can on . Rebarrel options . Go with another 280 barrel or 280 ai , or something else ? Sucks factory barrel had less than 200 rounds through it . Shot okay but was no tack driver . Not happening without a can on anything here on out .

 

[gunnybunny]

I guess no one has ever rebarreled to 280 ai ?

 

[fuzzymarindave]

If you cut the barrel down maybe you can get back into acceptable concentricity? Sounds like you have a good gunsmith.

 

[gunnybunny]

If you cut the barrel down maybe you can get back into acceptable concentricity? Sounds like you have a good gunsmith.

I will ask him , thanks !

 

[UnckleBob]

Had gun into smith to thread for suppressor , to far out of concentricity to accuralty thread can on . Rebarrel options . Go with another 280 barrel or 280 ai , or something else ? Sucks factory barrel had less than 200 rounds through it . Shot okay but was no tack driver . Not happening without a can on anything here on out .

There is no reason not to pick a 280AI. It can fire both 280 and 280AI ammo. The 280 is limited to the lower velocity option.

 

[bushpilot]

280 ai is a great cartridge. However I’m sure the winlite twist rate will be a little slow for heavier bullets. You have a great action/ stock there, it’s a perfect candidate for a fresh barrel. Don’t be afraid to thin outside the box also short action calibers, 6.5-284 or 284 win are great on a long action the world is for your choosing.