I purchased one of the first Montana's off the line in 270 WSM. Never shot well, worked on it off and on for a few years to get it within 1.5 MOA. Bedding, barrel lapping, feeding work, etc. Unchambered a long load and the bullet stuck in the lands one day in the field. All I had to remove it was an arrow shaft. The shaft fit perfectly and dropped right down the barrel to within 6 inches of the throat and stopped. Obviously the barrel had considerable variation on inside diameter, and in the wrong direction. Tight throat and loose muzzle explains why I had such a hard time getting it to shoot. It's still sitting in the safe but no confidence to take it out.
Here is my question. Is it worth the gamble to spend the money to rebarrel? My gunsmith advised against it saying in his experience with them it's 50/50 if a new barrel makes the poor ones shoot like one would expect. He advised to sell it and start with a more consistent performing action. Thoughts or experience from anyone?
Sent mine to IT&D for a rebarrel it shoots great now.
