SHORT CHAMBERED MAUSER BARREL Reviews & Ratings

At last! Factory grade, ready-to-install, 4140 chrome moly barrels in popular calibers at a price that puts a custom-built sporter on a Mauser 98 action within everyone’s reach. Compact, 24' length is great for fast-handling hunting rifles. Stress-relieved, button-rifled, right-hand twist barrels are short chambered, crowned, and fully threaded. All you have to do is finish chambering, set the headspace, and polish and blue the exterior. SPECS: 4140 chrome moly steel, in-the-white. 1.1'-12tpi; “V”-type thread. 24' (61cm) long, 1.15' (2.9cm) diameter at breech, .57' (1.5cm) diameter at muzzle.

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Reviews Summary

Customers express high satisfaction with the SHORT CHAMBERED MAUSER BARREL, praising its quality and accuracy at an affordable price. Many reports highlight impressive shooting performance with minimal adjustments. While there are some critiques regarding the exterior finish and minor machining imperfections, most users agree it provides excellent value for money.

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Product Quality

80%

Reviewers consistently applaud the quality of the barrel, noting that despite its budget-friendly price, it delivers superior performance and machining. Many feel satisfied with the smooth bore and overall construction, which leads to impressive accuracy in shooting.

Accuracy

75%

A significant number of reviews emphasize the accuracy of the barrels, with multiple users achieving groups of 1 MOA or better under various conditions. Customers have reported excellent performance with different loads, indicating that these barrels suit both target shooting and hunting.

Value for Money

85%

Many customers highlight the exceptional value offered by these barrels, stating that the performance is comparable to more expensive options. The general sentiment is that for the price, the barrels are a fantastic bargain, making them a go-to choice for hobbyists and builders alike.

Ease of Use and Installation

70%

Reviewers mention that the barrels are generally easy to install, with proper chambering and fitting processes resulting in smooth assembly. Users appreciate the straightforward nature of adapting the barrels to various actions, contributing to a hassle-free experience.

Exterior Finish and Minor Issues

40%

Some customers noted that the exterior finish could be rough, and a few experienced minor machining imperfections. However, most agree that these issues are manageable and don’t detract significantly from the overall performance of the barrel.

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Shaw 10/22 Barrel

Easy to install. Very accurate. Worth the money and effort.

by LORAN F. on March 25, 2024

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Exceeded expectations

The barrel exceeded my expectations. It was easy to install on my Mk X, Interarms action. The chamber needed just a touch with the reamer. The machining quality was top notch. Cearecoted everything matte black and it looks great! Super good value. Range test is next.

Good Value

These barrels are a great value and with the proper chambering and bedding 1" groups are certainly possible. My only complaint is I wish they had a 35 Whelen. They do require some cleanup, if you are going to blue them.

If you want to drive tacks at 100yds.

Target shooting and hunting. Dead on acuracy, perfect fit to action, looks like it was built to be in the stock stile I designed.The only not so hot thing I can find with this barrel is I can't shoot as much as I want to, I don't have enough time.

good shooter!

this is a follow up review as i have had time to shoot the rifle a bit more and am very happy with the accuracy of the barrel. i have only shot 100gr hornady's with 760 (thrown together for the sake of barrel break in, no load work involved) and it is giving 1" groups off a bulls bag. cleans nice and easy, doesn't copper foul much at all... very nice! i would definately buy again.

I would but this barrel again

This is my first time building a rifle and the barrel fit the 98K receiver perfect, the short chamber was reamed by a finishing reamer from Brownells and it all worked out OK. I am in the process of assembling the rifle for test firing before finish is applied. I will update the results when completed

Accurate barrel

Chambered mine with a rented PTG reamer. Shoulder to breech face distance timed perfectly to my VZ-24. First shots came out under MOA with basic hand loads (140 Sierra MKs with RE22). Very satisfied with it. "Shoe-shined" the barrel with 320 and 400 grit metal sandpaper to prep for blueing. Used Birchwood Casey paste Perma Blue and it took a nice deep color. Only reason I gave it a 4 and not 5 stars is I would have liked the contour lighter. It could have been thinner towards the action end and saved a bunch of weight without being a whippy featherweight contour.

New life for my old 98

A very good economy barrel for someone who isn't afraid to finish, polish, and install for themselves. Exterior finish is pretty coarse, don't think it will make a tack driver due to it's thin profile, but that remains to be seen. Should make a good shooter, which is what will get my old 08 receiver out of the safe and into the woods and not break the bank.