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8.6 Blackout savage prefit?

JBoomhauer

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When will we see an 8.6 blk savage prefit? I would like to try one out for an origin. Starting with a remage was an oversight.
 
Mos-Tek makes them but you can order a shouldered pre-fit for the Origin so you wont have to mess wit h headspacing
I saw that, just have no idea on Mos-Tek quality. Hopefully someone reports back on a 1:3 Mos-Tek 8.6
 
I saw that, just have no idea on Mos-Tek quality. Hopefully someone reports back on a 1:3 Mos-Tek 8.6
They're top quality. Their machining has been excellent and everything I’ve shot in the Faxon’s 1:3 twist barrels have shot consistently better in Mos-Tek’s 1:3’s and 1:6.5’s. The 1:6.5’s being the better twist rate option. I manufacture 8.6 ammo for resale so i do a lot of testing and load development.
 

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I priced out a shouldered barrel for an Origin and it's about the same cost as a gunsmith thread to fit barrel. My plan is to order a 1:5" nut'd prefit from Xcaliber and loctite the nut on at headspace. Then drill and tap through the nut and tenon with a set screw on top of that. Then I can just screw and unscrew the barrel off the gun as a shouldered switch barrel
Id love a 1:5 i think thatll be the sweet spot twist.
 
I priced out a shouldered barrel for an Origin and it's about the same cost as a gunsmith thread to fit barrel. My plan is to order a 1:5" nut'd prefit from Xcaliber and loctite the nut on at headspace. Then drill and tap through the nut and tenon with a set screw on top of that. Then I can just screw and unscrew the barrel off the gun as a shouldered switch barrel
Exactly my thoughts as well. Set screwed and all. This would be strictly for subs, so the supers blowing up is not a concern.

If only X-Caliber did the 1:3 twist 8.6 to play with.
 
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Exactly my thoughts as well. Set screwed and all. This would be strictly for subs, so the supers blowing up is not a concern.

If only X-Caliber did the 1:3 twist 8.6 to play with.
I don't much see the benefit to the 1:3 twist. I think the 1:5 would be the fastest id consider. The 350gr Makers stabilize just fine out of the 1:6.5 at 700ft ASL so I’m gtg. I like having the option to use slightly cheaper bullets for SuperSonics like lead cast bullets.

I’m definitely curious how that 1:5 will work out for you so please do share.
 
I don't much see the benefit to the 1:3 twist. I think the 1:5 would be the fastest id consider. The 350gr Makers stabilize just fine out of the 1:6.5 at 700ft ASL so I’m gtg. I like having the option to use slightly cheaper bullets for SuperSonics like lead cast bullets.

I’m definitely curious how that 1:5 will work out for you so please do share.
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I am basing on this calculator listed on the X-caliber site.

I did see that the maker bullet you mentioned specifically said to avoid a 1:3 twist.
 
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I am basing on this calculator listed on the X-caliber site.

I did see that the maker bullet you mentioned specifically said to avoid a 1:3 twist.
I use the Berger Twist Rate Stability Calculator and it states the 350gr Maker is stable with a 1:7 with a stability factor of 2.08 which falls in line with what I’m seeing on target. I dont know how accurate it is though…but the calculator you’re using looks more advanced.
 
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I use the Berger Twist Rate Stability Calculator and it states the 350gr Maker is stable with a 1:7 with a stability factor of 2.08 which falls in line with what I’m seeing on target. I dont know how accurate it is though…but the calculator you’re using looks more advanced.
No idea on that one… was wondering which one to trust myself.
 
Could not find a bullet length for the makers, but here is another calculation for the cutting edge 300gr .338.

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I guess this is why I am still sitting on the sidelines with the 8.6BLK.