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All I need is barrel and my build will be done

Posted By: Cattleman

All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/04/16 11:40 PM

Here's what I have so far
Tikka T3 Hunter action (lefty)
Manners T6a stock bedded by Crescent Customs
CDI bottom metal
EGW 20 MOA base
Burris XTR ii 4-20x50
Now just deciding on which caliber and what barrel maker and picking up a different bolt handle and a couple other odds and ends . Anyone tried X-caliber barrels ? I can't decide and it depends on who has what I'm looking for in stock. I've looked at Hawk Hill, Brux , Rock Creek and Bartlien. I've narrowed it down to 260, 243 or 6.5x47L.

Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 12:22 AM

A Bartlein chambered in 6.5x47 would be my choice. Sweet rig regardless of the caliber. cheers
Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 12:23 AM

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Posted By: J.G.

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 12:27 AM

www.bugholes.com

http://store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com

http://www.butchsreloading.com/shop/

You've got some great parts already assembled. Decide on contour, and build the 6.5 X 47

Posted By: BWH_65

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 12:46 AM

6.5x47L, gonna be a nice one
Posted By: Cattleman

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 01:33 AM

Thanks men. I'm leaning towards a Remington varmint contour or something similar because that's what my stock is channeled for.
Posted By: J.G.

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 01:37 AM

A good contour. Opening up a barrel channel with Emory cloth is cheap, precise, and only requires some time.

In case you find a barrel slightly larger.
Posted By: dee

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 01:49 AM

6.5x47 in a heavy Palma would be my choice.
Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 01:50 AM

Originally Posted By: Cattleman
Thanks men. I'm leaning towards a Remington varmint contour or something similar because that's what my stock is channeled for.


I chose the Remington varmint profile Bartlein for my 6.5 Creedmoor build. I love the contour. It makes a balanced rifle and not too heavy.
Posted By: Cattleman

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 01:55 AM

I found a Bartlien , Brux and Benchmark all in 8.5 twist 5r rifling . Should I get an 8 twist with 4 groove or would the 5r be better. Also will I have to do anything to the bolt face since the 6.5x47 uses small rifle primers?
Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 02:01 AM

Originally Posted By: Cattleman
I found a Bartlien , Brux and Benchmark all in 8.5 twist 5r rifling . Should I get an 8 twist with 4 groove or would the 5r be better.


This link, along with advice from JG and Paul Reid, helped me with my build.

http://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/11/21/precision-rifle-barrels/
Posted By: dee

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 02:06 AM

4 gr an 5r of mine shoot no different
Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/05/16 02:31 AM

http://www.grizzly.com/rifle-barrels
Posted By: Skipetex

Re: All I need is barrel and my build will be done - 08/06/16 12:24 AM

Nice
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