Posted by Les Fraser on
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Factory-fly-gun-rules-question-tp5707503p5707507.html

Yeh Chappo i think there is merrit in what you have said, i have 22-250 Varmit special that was offered in 1983 straight from the factory it is the one i have won the 300 with off a set of harris bipods. I am sure with confidence that this is not offered anymore as it is a straight taper heavy factory barrel  with Varmit special stamped on it model 700 BDL.

I think that the rules could be changed to Barrel replacement to be only in the same caliber and configuration as the original such as barrel twist, neck size and be able to fit any factory round.

If johns rifle was not brought out with a stainless barrel then by sako putting one in that would then be a custom shop fitting therefor would not be eligable for factory.

The 22/250 Barrel is a chrome moly heavy 1.14 twist with special markings so when she goes which could be any time as i have no idea how many thousands of rounds i have fired through the crow gun ( and there has been a lot of crows over the years) i will fit a stainless barrel and then get another factory rifle out of the cupboard and try it.

what do the others think???