Thread: Shillen barrels.

I had a Shilen blank for my 284 but it never got fitted and I on sold it. It was too short for my F Class rifle. Was a total cock up between what I ordered from a Hamilton GS and what he got. I needed 32".

I bought it based on their current reputation plus the GS was placing an order at the time I was looking for a barrel. Was disappointed to not see it perform. Would have been happy to fit it if it as intended had been the right length.

Ed Shilen left Shilen barrels quite a while ago. Run by husband and wife team now IIRC. I don't think they have quite the reputation of old anymore. Too many other high quality barrel producers around now.

I think the process Ed used to make barrels probably isn't the same as a huge producer like Bergara. Mmm that's maybe wrong as it appears Bergara button rifle.

PS: I believe the barrel clocked up very well in the lathe when fitted for the new owner. Something that is not always the case.