Reeder Custom Guns - Gary do you think a switch barrel on a #1 is possible?

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as in most switch barrel systems they work loose after a few times switching barrels. Years ago Browning came up with a take down system on their 22 rifle that worked until the 4th or 5th time you took the gun apart, then it became loose.

We came up with an idea for one in an XP-100 a few years back using a screw in the side of the barrel thru the threads. We would screw the new barrel in until it locks in at the end of the threads and using a large screw thru the threads lock the barrel in. It worked OK for a few shots but the recoil battered the screws and after maybe 25 shots the barrel began to wobble. I am sure it could be done with a better system than the one we came up with but every switch barrel system I have seen has had the same problem.

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Blaser switch barrel system.

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Of barrels. It works perfectly. The whole system is modular from the bolt, bolt heads and barrels. They switch out in just a couple of minutes. The barrel does not screw to the receiver so no loosening of threads. I can honestly say these rifles are some of the most accurate I own. The triggers are some of the best to be found on a production gun. To cock the gun you push forward on a lever. To put on safe you push on the same lever decocking the gun. It is totally safe. Very innovative system.

I am hoping to get one of the new Savage impulse rifles to compare. Unfortunately those are not yet modular as they stated in the original press releases. They are cheaper though.

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The interchangeable barrels are over $1000 each and the scope mount that stays attached to the barrel is $500 by itself. His is a cheap hunter's grade rig with synthetic furniture and matte finish, around $5000! Really prissy ones begin at $10k and shoot the same as Doug's less adorned rig.

They are a straight pull action, the bolt handle moves maybe 1/4", rotating rearward which unlocks the multi-lug bolt head. It looks like the AR15 bolt head in style. The heads are interchangeable too for caliber swaps. The trigger assy. and magazine are all one piece. I don't really like that feature but it works. You can pop it out and load or top it off from the top side like a Mauser.

Having never touched the gun I shot two rounds that the holes touched, making a "8" at 100 meters. The 286 gr. soft points ran around 2300 fps. Lighter 250 gr. ammo with Nosler bullets clocked 2700 fps.

It's an exotic platform but outlandishly well engineered. Anyone can about pick it up and take game proficiently if they can shoot. It's extremely use friendly under stress. The barrel and scope are bolted to the platform and the locking bolt basically slides on these receiver rails freely locking/unlocking the rotary bolt face. It is extremely smooth feeling. The whole top is open while cycling so it is accessible. It is also natural in function and lightning fast!

Another unique feature I like is the "safety". It basically cocks or uncocks the main sear spring. Can't get much safer than that, mechanically.

Asa a hunting gun I'd prefer a drop magazine but other than reloading after 3-4 rounds it's a moot point.

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Gary do you think a switch barrel on a #1 is possible?

a couple of companies have done them but

I’ve always been curious about the

I have 3 R93 rifles with a collection

Doug bought one for Africa in 9.3x62