I'm sure you'll get mixed responses.

I don't know what a barrel set back/rechambering and muzzle threading would cost, but I imagine that you're looking at a minimum of 700 for creation and installation of a new barrel from a highly regarded manufacturer.

 

I'm sure you'll get mixed responses.

I don't know what ....muzzle threading would cost,

That's not a given. Many BR tuners clamp onto the muzzle.

 

I had a barrel set back and re-chambered about ten years ago; I happened to sell it nor long after, but the new owner is happy with accuracy.

I chose re-chambering as my scores were satisfactory at 25/50, but a little low at 100. So I was fairly sure that the barrel was good, and I'd see an improvement at 100yds.

A new barrel is more expensive, and it's possible any replacement may be mediocre too. However, if the factory barrel has never been impressive, will a new chamber help? I'd throw in two caveats: 1) assuming it's been borescoped and the throat isn't eroded by heavy use. 2) You aren't doubt the machining yourself, or have a friend who'll do it for peanuts (or beer!). If the chamber is massively worn, refreshing this may well help, and if the only cost is your time (or beer!) have at it.

You might also want to recrown too. Assuming the old chamber is knackered, the crown may be too.

 

The Anschutz barrles tend to be good. I have a bore scope and it seems like it is of high quality from crown to chamber. I know the trend is to shorter barrels and cutting it down, recrowning it and having a new chamber cut seems like the smart move but I don't know much about getting that kind of work done on the Anschutz and what the cost would be.

 

The heavy 69cm Anschutz barrel may be too heavy to readily respond to a standard Harrell-type of tuner. Cutting it down to 22" may make it even less responsive to a tuner because it would be even more stiff.

In recent years it's often been a challenge for shooters to find good lots of ammo. Given the tremendous growth of PRS rimfire, the demand for good ammo has risen dramatically especially over the last four or five years. Neither a new barrel nor a tuner can fix that.

 

Whether or not you end up with a better shooting rifle after all work is a flip of a coin. I had a rifle reworked in a similar fashion a few years back and ended up with a much better shooting rifle. But there's no guarantees. If you decide to proceed make sure you find a gunsmith that knows what they're doing. Evelio is who I'd choose. Brian Voelker is also very capable and is who worked on the Remington I mentioned

If it were me I'd probably be considering having a Shilen put on and be done with it

 

I will look at the Shilen offering and also check Douglas to see what they have. Douglas is about an hours drive from my home.

 

Personally I'd go with Shilen. I don't know of anyone using a Douglas for RFBR. Not saying they're bad. Just not commonly used in BR

The cost of the blank isn't really a big deal. It's the price for having it worked into a competitive barrel and installed on your rifle that's the big expense

 

Have you taken (or sent) your rifle thru an ammo mfg test center?

 

Here is my experience with a tuner on a stock 54 barrel. Look at the 4.40 groups near the bottom.

 

Well, a few things to ponder:

1. The 1411 series are long out of production. Not a big deal, but lost bolts or firing pins can be tricky to source. Pouring money into one can be frustrating if you were to need to replace a critical part down the line. Expensive wall hanger.

2. Go though the gun with a fine tooth comb. Make sure bedding is sound, screws are of correct length, trigger crisp and clean, firing pin springs are new ( people miss this all the time ), and the optics are correctly mounted.

3. Test ammo.

4. You can try a tuner with your factory length just to see what happens.

Still shooting poorly and you want to stay with that rifle, pull the barrel and install a Shilen or Lilja. For $300 or so more, you're starting with a new barrel of stainless. They machine better for chambers and tend to have an edge on factory barrels. I favor Shilen 4r for my BR builds.

Personally, I would not invest money in an older wing-safety BR rifle, and I had one myself. I'd get a get a modern 54 action, like a 1900 series, and build from there.

 

The OP asked his question well over a year ago. Perhaps he's already arrived at a decision.

 

He also hasn't logged on for several months, so seems unlikely to tell us.

Why do folks reply to long dormant threads without checking members are still active?

 

The problem is finding a gunsmith who is able or willing to deal with a pressed in Anschutz barrel. I have been thinking of re-barreling my 1411 but no luck finding anyone here in Canada willing to do the job.