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I made a precision PTG B12 308 tactical bolt rifle inspired by the Darpa XM3. 20" 1:10 Bartlein. Graybo Terrain stock.
Then as boatbum1 noted. It does depend on what gen L frame you have. I dont recall Smith producing a 7" L frame. It also depends which gen L frame u have because frame materials. Scadnium Ss Carbon steel etc. A better descrip of your Smith or a pic would help everyone here to understand exactly...
Also. Keep in mind those barrels are pretty tight. If you dont have the proper tools (IE) action wench. You can bend the frame and then you have a whole other set of headaches. Let a professional that understands the full mechanical relationship in regards to forcing cone angles, gaps, timing...
If you can find a used barrel on ebay or some reliable parts source, its much better to swap the barrel because of the S&W roll stamps and keeping some essence of originality.
The S&W L frame barrel is a crush fit relationship between the frame and tennon shoulder. Sometimes you luck out and...
Bring them to Gunsmith At Talon 301 commerce blvd suite f Midway Fla 32343 I'll be glad to do both.
Also dont forget to listen to our Nationwide radio program Talon Radio, we have gunsmithing conversations quite regularly.
Regards,
Colt Howard
I like the M11s over the M10s by far.
The rate of fire, smaller frame and reliability was astounding. I miss the good ol days of the semi open bolts too.
Its not a normal practice even for a gunsmith. Theres heat treating involved and then theres the weatherby locking lug footprint. A gunsmith can definitely fit a bolt properly, but making one would be so many man hours, it would exceed the cost of the rifle.