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Offline Cocklebur

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Looking for a barrel
« on: September 29, 2008, 09:05:16 PM »
So, I've come into possession of a bolt action Safari (I think it's a '62 model) in .264 Mag.
It's NOT a caliber I need or want.
I could use a .375 (or maybe a .338) instead. BUT .... I really like the wood in this rifle so I'm wondering where I might go to find a genuine Browning barrel in the preferred caliber.
Yes, I know I could have it custom re-barreled by a gunsmith, but I'd like to find a Browning barrel to keep it sort-of original.

Anyone have any ideas???
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Re: Looking for a barrel
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2008, 04:10:14 PM »
I can't help you with any barrel info but if they are like the A5 barrels you will pay dearly for an original one.


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Re: Looking for a barrel
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2008, 03:45:29 AM »
Just keep the one you have and have it rebored and chambered. That way you have a orginal Browning barrel and in the chambering you want. I seriously doubt you'll find one in the chamberings you want to just screw in place but most likely Gun Parts Corp is the place to look for one.
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Re: Looking for a barrel
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2008, 05:37:34 AM »
I think it may be easier to find a Browning in the caliber you want and swap the wood with your 264 WM and sell the 264.  I'm sure someone out there will want a 264 for thier collection or as a plains rifle.
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Re: Looking for a barrel
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2008, 05:18:46 PM »
Thanks for all the input guys.
I'm gonna keep looking for now, but may have to end up trading for what I want.

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