I have no dislikes for Shilen. My brother has gotten three different barrels for his Savage target action. The .223 barrel will consistently shoot 1 inch 300 yard groups with 80g Bergers. His 6mmbr barrel with shoot 107g SMKs with RL 15 0.5MOA out to 600 yards routinely. He just purchased a 284 Shehane barrel that he hasnt shot enough yet to give opinion. All the ones that he has purchased were the select match barrels.

I had a select match Shilen barrel put on my Montana 1999 action in 284 Shehane. Here is a picture of my first 6 shots from the barrel.

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The top shot was the first out of the barrel, the next 5 were all touching. I think I may have gotten a good one, but only time will tell.

I like them.