453 17hmr varmint barrel

[Stan Grace]

I've "shot out" my 453 varmint barrel (approx. 7000 rnds.) and need to replace it. I'm interested in experience and or suggestions of others on doing so.
Thank you for any replies.

[painter]

I'd choose a gunsmith and have him get a Lilja. That said, you could probably replace the rifle for less.

[Stan Grace]

I tried to get a Lilja barrel but all of his 17 barrels have the notch needed for the 455. I did buy a Marlin in 17hmr to finish the season. It shoots surprising well despite a heavy trigger. The thumb hole stock appears to help with that and it cost less than a Lilja barrel. Still prefer the CZ action and trigger however.

[painter]

I tried to get a Lilja barrel but all of his 17 barrels have the notch needed for the 455. I did buy a Marlin in 17hmr to finish the season. It shoots surprising well despite a heavy trigger. The thumb hole stock appears to help with that and it cost less than a Lilja barrel. Still prefer the CZ action and trigger however.

Did you contact them about a custom barrel? I know they offer threaded barrels, but almost all require gunsmith fitting.

[Stan Grace]

Thy weren't very interested in doing a custom barrel presently. May be later when they were running a new batch of 17's

[painter]

Thy weren't very interested in doing a custom barrel presently. May be later when they were running a new batch of 17's

That's disappointing to hear. Why put custom options on your website if you only offer them when it's convenient?

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