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A shooter with real US Olympic Team prospects has decided he needs a new barrel for his 1913 mostly because his prone scores haven't been what he expects. He's considering something a little offbeat - Benchmark 3-groove with 16 1/2 twist. Anybody have any comments? Mike Barron

I have a 1913 action that was rebarreled with a 2-groove, 16 1/2 twist Benchmark. The barrel was threaded in the action. I had excellent results with this rifle at the Eley test range. The best Tenex lot gave me 12.6mm average and a consolidated score of 427.5. Needless to say, I am very happy with my Benchmark !

That sounds amazing Paul who was your gunsmith?

That sounds amazing Paul who was your gunsmith?

Henry Rempel, from Calgary, Canada.

I'm considering exactly the same barrel for my 1813 as I've discovered the UK importer for Benchmark isn't far from me. Does anyone have any comments/input on 3 groove vs 5 groove, I'm struggling to make a decision on which one to purchase.

Thanks
Bryan

I have a 2 groove Benchmark barrel, and I'd say I'm only "satisfied" with it. It's on a Win52. The reasons I'm not really happy are primarily related to customer service and attention to detail (they did a real hack job fitting my bloop tube to the new barrel). But, I sent my action to them for installation, so if you have a trusted smith to do the fitting for you, I see no reason why it would be great.

M,

I put a 16.5 T 3 groove on my 1600x action and it shoots very well. No issues, no complaints.

Best Mark D