I am currently having a 308 built by Collier Rifles in Millen,Ga. They have a Kreiger in stock that is a 1:12 twist, or they can order a Bartlein 1:11.25. They have a rifle with that Bartlein in a Accuracy Int stock and it shoots light out. Its gonna be a 20" suppressed rifle, is one better than the other? also the kreiger is $100 cheaper. thanks for any advice or input.
Need advice on barrel
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One more bit of info, I would like to stick with the 168 smk's, so if someone knows which twist would better suite that load.. thanks
One more bit of info, I would like to stick with the 168 smk's, so if someone knows which twist would better suite that load.. thanks
Re: Need advice on barrel
Kreiger is my first choice in barrels personally. Sorry, can't help you with the twist. Paul.
Kreiger is my first choice in barrels personally. Sorry, can't help you with the twist. Paul.
Re: Need advice on barrel
Plenty of Krieger barrels hold world records and have won major championships. They only make one quality of barrel: great. The 1:12 twist should work great for up to 175 grain bullets. The 1:11.25" will allow for a slightly heavier bullet. Bartlein makes great barrels too: both are excellent choices. Hope that helps.
Plenty of Krieger barrels hold world records and have won major championships. They only make one quality of barrel: great. The 1:12 twist should work great for up to 175 grain bullets. The 1:11.25" will allow for a slightly heavier bullet. Bartlein makes great barrels too: both are excellent choices. Hope that helps.
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thanks for the input.. this will be my one complete custom rifle for at least the next few years, I just want to make sure I take my time and do it right..
thanks for the input.. this will be my one complete custom rifle for at least the next few years, I just want to make sure I take my time and do it right..
Re: Need advice on barrel
If you would ever like to shoot subsonics with your suppressor get a 1:10 twist or better. The 1:10 twist would let you run pretty heavy with subsonics, and still be great for everything else. Also why the 168's if your getting a custom rifle hopefully you'll want to push it to its limits and the 168's would limit you to about 800. The 175/178's are the sweet spot for a .308. Even if you don't reload they are not that much more for the better performance. Some guys even like the 208AMAX. I wished when I bought my rifle the 1:10 twist was available from Remington but I'm ok with the 1:12 till I rebarrel. If I were buying a custom rifle though I'd make sure that would do everything I might want it to in the future as well as right now. JMHO
If you would ever like to shoot subsonics with your suppressor get a 1:10 twist or better. The 1:10 twist would let you run pretty heavy with subsonics, and still be great for everything else. Also why the 168's if your getting a custom rifle hopefully you'll want to push it to its limits and the 168's would limit you to about 800. The 175/178's are the sweet spot for a .308. Even if you don't reload they are not that much more for the better performance. Some guys even like the 208AMAX. I wished when I bought my rifle the 1:10 twist was available from Remington but I'm ok with the 1:12 till I rebarrel. If I were buying a custom rifle though I'd make sure that would do everything I might want it to in the future as well as right now. JMHO
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HillbillyfromAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> If you would ever like to shoot subsonics with your suppressor get a 1:10 twist or better. The 1:10 twist would let you run pretty heavy with subsonics, and still be great for everything else. Also why the 168's if your getting a custom rifle hopefully you'll want to push it to its limits and the 168's would limit you to about 800. The 175/178's are the sweet spot for a .308. Even if you don't reload they are not that much more for the better performance. Some guys even like the 208AMAX. I wished when I bought my rifle the 1:10 twist was available from Remington but I'm ok with the 1:12 till I rebarrel. If I were buying a custom rifle though I'd make sure that would do everything I might want it to in the future as well as right now. JMHO </div></div>
thanks for the help, I doubt I will ever run sub sonic loads just for the fear of a baffle strike. This rifle is literally sucking a free penny out of me and I cant afford to fix/replace a end cap on a suppressor. I kind of liked the idea of sticking with something along the lines of the 168smk just in case I wasnt able to reload for a certain event for whatever reason, i could just pick up a few boxes of federal gold match.. i wasnt even aware that the 168s would limit me at long distance.. its something i have to consider.. thanks again
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HillbillyfromAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> If you would ever like to shoot subsonics with your suppressor get a 1:10 twist or better. The 1:10 twist would let you run pretty heavy with subsonics, and still be great for everything else. Also why the 168's if your getting a custom rifle hopefully you'll want to push it to its limits and the 168's would limit you to about 800. The 175/178's are the sweet spot for a .308. Even if you don't reload they are not that much more for the better performance. Some guys even like the 208AMAX. I wished when I bought my rifle the 1:10 twist was available from Remington but I'm ok with the 1:12 till I rebarrel. If I were buying a custom rifle though I'd make sure that would do everything I might want it to in the future as well as right now. JMHO </div></div>
thanks for the help, I doubt I will ever run sub sonic loads just for the fear of a baffle strike. This rifle is literally sucking a free penny out of me and I cant afford to fix/replace a end cap on a suppressor. I kind of liked the idea of sticking with something along the lines of the 168smk just in case I wasnt able to reload for a certain event for whatever reason, i could just pick up a few boxes of federal gold match.. i wasnt even aware that the 168s would limit me at long distance.. its something i have to consider.. thanks again
