Mods if this is the wrong section, please excuse me, there are probably many sections here I could post my questions.
I'm looking at my first custom built rifle and have some questions that I thought many here could help with.
Let me start with what I know I want
1) Caliber - 6.5 Creedmoor
2) Barrel Length - Not less than 22" and not greater than 24"
3) Barrel Fluting - 6 groove
4) Rifling - 5R (or 5C)
5) Barrel Material - Stainless Steel
The set-up I'm looking for is a do-it-all rig. For long range hunting, long range target, a 900m rifle.
I haven't decided on which action yet.
What y'all could help me with is:
1) What barrel length would be best with the 6.5cm, 22" or 24" ?
2) What rifling twist rate is ideal for the 6.5cm, 1/8 or 1/8.5 ?
3) What contour is ideal for a fluted 22-24" SS barrel for both field & range ?
4) What finish/process is best for blackening stainless steel ?
I know there will be more questions later, but for now I want to get a barrel on order.
Thanks for any input
I'm looking at my first custom built rifle and have some questions that I thought many here could help with.
Let me start with what I know I want
1) Caliber - 6.5 Creedmoor
2) Barrel Length - Not less than 22" and not greater than 24"
3) Barrel Fluting - 6 groove
4) Rifling - 5R (or 5C)
5) Barrel Material - Stainless Steel
The set-up I'm looking for is a do-it-all rig. For long range hunting, long range target, a 900m rifle.
I haven't decided on which action yet.
What y'all could help me with is:
1) What barrel length would be best with the 6.5cm, 22" or 24" ?
2) What rifling twist rate is ideal for the 6.5cm, 1/8 or 1/8.5 ?
3) What contour is ideal for a fluted 22-24" SS barrel for both field & range ?
4) What finish/process is best for blackening stainless steel ?
I know there will be more questions later, but for now I want to get a barrel on order.
Thanks for any input