Much like @Legionnaire, I really LIKE doing the work myself.
For me the barrel nut wrench, and guages are the only tools I bought. When I've done short chamber barrels I've rented a the reamer guages and T-handle.
Cost per swap either way is between 20-50 bucks.
I'm actually very comfortable reaming a short chamber, but the first couple times was a little nerve racking (I practiced on some take of barrels before hand).
I haven't screwed up a job with my limited tooling, but for any premium work, I wouldn't be using a nut, and I'd have it outsourced.
Outsourcing would cost me an extra 100+ in shipping, but compared to the cost of a premium barrel/action combo that's minimal.
I also agree that it really depends on what your looking for. Nothing I've done has NEEDED to be better than your average Sporter, tho I've gotten lucky on all of them.
For me the barrel nut wrench, and guages are the only tools I bought. When I've done short chamber barrels I've rented a the reamer guages and T-handle.
Cost per swap either way is between 20-50 bucks.
I'm actually very comfortable reaming a short chamber, but the first couple times was a little nerve racking (I practiced on some take of barrels before hand).
I haven't screwed up a job with my limited tooling, but for any premium work, I wouldn't be using a nut, and I'd have it outsourced.
Outsourcing would cost me an extra 100+ in shipping, but compared to the cost of a premium barrel/action combo that's minimal.
I also agree that it really depends on what your looking for. Nothing I've done has NEEDED to be better than your average Sporter, tho I've gotten lucky on all of them.