Thread: The Practical Guide to Long Range Hunting Rifles

Originally Posted by Dead is better

What I'd like to know is exactly what point does a shooter look at his rifle and say "not accurate enough". I mean are we talking guys wanting 1/4" MOA or is 1/2" ok? I'm all for tweeking things but surely this is a drastic thing to do isnt it. Tearing up your warranty and creating a must pay issue when ever something little fails on your rifle.

Is the barrel shoot-in period far more important than bedding?

I think half inch should be the minimum accuracy sought from a custom build mate. It is experience and personal preference as to what individuals will be satisfied with. Bedding is IMO way more important than running in a barrel. I have never ever run a barrel in like what is considered conventional. Only had my first new custom barrel that would not shoot just recently, out of many. Never had any issues prior to that barrel at all.
If a barrel is going to shoot, it will from the start in my experience.