Anyone Had Work Done by ER Shaw Lately?

[Zeke Menuar]

I would like to hear from anyone that has actually had work done by ER Shaw in the last year or so. Rebarreling, gunsmithing or any type of work.
Did you like the work?
How was their customer service?
Did they get the work done on time?
Most important, how did your gun shoot with a Shaw barrel?

I have a M1917 Enfield that I am probably going to rebarrel to a larger caliber in the '06 family. I would like to know if they are better than they were few years ago.

Thanks
ZM

 

[HSMITH]

I've got a Shaw barrel on an AR that shoots nicely, but as far as I know all they did was produce the barrel. It is a solid MOA gun. Another thing I like about it is the barrel is VERY smooth and doesn't foul easily. It also cleans up very easy.

 

[Essex County]

Probably 25 years ago I had them rebarrel a 1917 bull for me and it shot exceptionaly well for me. .270 BTW. I also had a '98 with a featherweight contuer in 6.5X55 that I would rate as good+. If they still put out 1980's quality I'd go for one in a minute...........Essex

 

[Mike Hull]

They recently rebarreled a 788 Remington in .223, with a 1:9 twist varmint weight 26" tube, plus bead blasting, and blueing for me.
It was a well done job, and within the time quoted.

I haven't had a chance to fire it yet, but going by past experience of rifles I had rebarreled by them in the late 70's, early 80's, I would expect sub MOA groups.

I had several rifles done in the past, and the Shaw's all shot way better than the factory barrels(rugers, and post war mausers).

 

[Drue]

I have a Rem 700 in .222 that Shaw rebarreled last November. It now has a stainless light varmint 24 incher, i in 14. They trued the receiver and lapped the lugs. After a little load development it shoots half inch five shot groups at 100 yards. Service was fine. They did just what I wanted and package came in 8 weeks rather than the quoted 12. I'm happy.

Drue

 

[Jim Watson]

It has been a year or two by now, but a friend of mine had Shaw rebarrel a very disappointing Ruger 7x57 to .280 Remington and got good shooting with MOA accuracy from a hunting rifle right away.

He later reported that a .280 bullet would NOT bounce off an elk, in spite of all the reports that a magnum was needed.

 

[HSMITH]

"He later reported that a .280 bullet would NOT bounce off an elk, in spite of all the reports that a magnum was needed."

LOL, you don't say. Next thing you know someone will try it with a 270.......

 

[Zeke Menuar]

I just got off the phone with Shaw.

They don't do the 9.3 calibers yet. Major bummer.
I'll have to pick between 338-06, 35 Whelen or 35 Whelen improved. After I embezzle...oops, stash the funds out of sight of the Imperial Red-Headed Scorpio, I'll flip a coin or consult the Ouija board to pick which round to rebarrel to.


Their turnaround time is about 16 weeks. They didn't even blink at dealing with an Eddystone reciever.

friend of mine had Shaw rebarrel a very disappointing Ruger 7x57 to .280 Remington

"He later reported that a .280 bullet would NOT bounce off an elk, in spite of all the reports that a magnum was needed."

So, let me get this straight. A 280 Remington is not enough for an Elk but a 7x57 Mauser is good enough for Bell to slay elephants?.....Hmmm

ZM

 

[kaferhaus]

I'm not a fan of their barrels... I've given them 2 shots at it and neither barrel will consistently shoot into an inch... these were both varmint caliber barrels which should have easily produced sub MOA groups, as the stock barrels certainly did.... one of them shot better groups with the throat burnt out of it than the Shaw replacement.

I've since sold them and put Shilen barrels on the rifles... night and day difference. The Shilen barrels also broke in much faster and never copper fouled anything like the Shaw barrels did.... in fact the Shaw's were still coppering up bad after 200rds.

The workmanship was fine, the work was done on time etc. The barrels were not.

You're obviously working on a springfield action, so you'll not likely be expecting a tack driver anyway...

338-06 would be my pick... but you can't go wrong with either of the 3 you mentioned. all great calibers.... with the Whelen's being a bit more of a joy to shoot.... the 338 would likely be a bit more accurate just because you have a better selection of bullets.

 

[ftierson]

Like Essex County, about 25 years ago I had them put one of their 26inch heavy varmint weight barrels in .308 Win. on a Polish M1929 action that I had prepared... I also had them forge the original bolt handle low for scope clearance...

The rifle, which I still have, is a great shooter. The bore picks up copper a little quicker than I'd like, but I have been quite pleased with it even so. The job that they did on forging the bolt handle and polishing it up after that work was done is the best that I have ever seen done by anyone. It's just beautiful...

But that all was done about 1978, so the answer to your original question is, no...

 

[Zeke Menuar]

You're obviously working on a springfield action, so you'll not likely be expecting a tack driver anyway...

I have a tack-driver. (Warning! Sarcasim Ahead)
However it is in 270 and as we all know a 270 will bounce off Elk and is no good for anything but deer and only medium deer at that. My back-up gun is also just not enough for Elk, as if a M99 Savage has never killed an Elk.

All of the so-called experts particularly in my family are all convinced a eargisplittenloudenboomer is needed. If it has a 300 and a bunch of letters after it, that is even better.
I think those sanctimonius so-and-so's are mad at me for shooting circles around their expensive magnums with a $350 Tupperware rifle.

The project gun is Enfield M1917 sporter. Bought it at a local store. It looked like a good project for a semi-custom and home refinishing project. I want a round that makes big holes and doesn't tear up meat. It has a great looking stock and was jeweled at one time. Should turn out pretty nice.
I am sticking to a 30-06 class round so minimal tweaking is needed for feeding.
It shoots '06 okay but it won't shoot BT's and any bullet under 180gr. The throat is waaaaaaaaay out there. Time for a rebarrel.

ZM

 

[Heavy Barrel]

I have had them convert two standard 98 Mauser actions to belted magnum.One 340 Wby and one 300 Wby.Reasonable and both function flawlessly.Also have two barrels,300 Win and 6MM,both shoot extremely well.

 

[Zeke Menuar]

I have had them convert two standard 98 Mauser actions to belted magnum.

Did they do the work to massage the feed rails and get the guns to feed good? I would love to convert the Enfield to a H&H size round.

ZM

 

[kennedy]

my brother had them rebarrel a jap arisaka to .220 swift, great accuracy, but he wore out the riflings from cleaning it, sent it back to shaw and they made it right.

 

[Heavy Barrel]

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Did they do the work to massage the feed rails and get the guns to feed good? I would love to convert the Enfield to a H&H size round.


Bolt face,feed rails and magazine box.No feeding problems at all.