FN SPR - Barrel & Trigger

dfletcher

December 10, 2011 13:00

I have an older FN SPR, the previous owner slimmed down the first 5" or so of the heavy barrel to accept a brake and suppressor. I'd like to install a factory profile heavy barrel - what's the simplest solution? Are factory barrels available? I'd like to get as close as possible to just "screw it on" & check headspace as possible.

Also, can the new "MOA" trigger be fitted to this FN SPR?

Edit: An SPR is an FN branded "tactical" version of a Winchester Model 70. Someone will get a cheap plug out of this, here's a sample:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=263746271

0

• 

  cbyerly

  December 10, 2011 14:24

  What is an SPR? What model is the action? A picture would sure help get an answer.

  0
• 

  rufe-snow

  December 10, 2011 17:13

  I would contact the customer service folks at FN first about the replacement barrel. If you strike out with them contact the customer service folks at Brownells.
  
  If they don't carry replacement barrels specifically for the FN, find out if any of the stock barrels they carry will fit the FN receiver. You might luck out and they would have pre threaded barrels in stock that would fit. You still would have to have a competent gunsmith to install, headspace and perhaps finish ream the chamber. If they don't have any barrels that will work, you are going to have to buy a blank and have a gunsmith fit it.

  0
• 

  nononsense

  December 11, 2011 02:27

  dfletcher,
  
  Factory barrels for the FN SPR are usually available from gunsmiths who frequently replace factory barrels with top-of-the-line custom barrels. These will range from significantly worn to brand new.
  
  A plug and play barrel will be nearly impossible to find since Winchester doesn't practice CNC receiver/barrel timing like the benchrest action makers do. Getting one to time AND headspace properly will be a complete piece of luck. Remember that there is also the matter of the extractor... Normally a gunsmith is necessary to set the barrel back for timing and headspace, then to adjust the headspace and extractor groove.
  
  I have sent you an e-mail with some additional information.
  
  Best.

  0

Please sign in to leave a comment.