barrel twists and contours

[Cordova13]

I have a Rem 700 XCR tac long range in .308 that Im looking to rebarrel soon. This rifle is just a range gun that I shoot to 300 yards (as far as my range goes). I want to shoot longer but I currently don't have a place to do so.

This will be my first rebarrel so I don't have much experience in which brands to go with but Im interested in Benchmark but am completely open to suggestions. As for twists Im wanting to get a 5r with a 1 and 11.25 and 26 inches. And contours I know nothing about. I just know I want something a little bigger than the Remington varmint contour. Im not concerned about weight. Its really is just a rifle I take to the range. So any suggestions with contours or brands? Any help is nice.

 

[thrusty]

I'm a big fan of the M24/M40 contour for tactical, f-class and benchrest.
If you want heavier, go with the MTU.
Here's Bartlein's contours: http://www.bartleinbarrels.com/contours.htm

There are all kinds of options and manufactures...you're on the right track with asking here though.

I use the rifle pictured in my signature to shoot 600yrd F-Class and longer precision tactical matches - have no problem reaching 800yrds
When I rebarrel it though, it will be a Bartlein 30cal, M24/M40 contour, 1:11.25 twist, stainless, 5R, 23", fluted.

 

[Cordova13]

About how thick is the m24 contour from the action to muzzle?

 

[JGorski]

About how thick is the m24 contour from the action to muzzle?

The Bartlein M40 contour is a .900" at muzzle, just a tad lighter than my HV, which is .940" @ muzzle.

 

[KHOOKS]

Check out bugholes.com they have a good list of barrel maker and there contours.

 

[Cordova13]

Which is a better option? Bartlein or Benchmark

 

[JGorski]

Which is a better option? Bartlein or Benchmark

Im sure you cant go wrong with either.

 

[JC Steel]

Both are TOP Notch.

Which is a better option? Bartlein or Benchmark

 

[Cordova13]

Cool Im going to go with one of those two. probably with the m40 contour. Thanks for the help

 

[earthquake]

My .308 had a Bartlein M40 contour 1:11.25 twist finished at 20" and it was a hammer...a heavy hammer. My current rifle has a Bartlein M40 contour (notice a trend?) in 6.5 Creedmoor and will be 24" long. Bartlein makes damn good barrels and you won't be disappointed if you choose one. Good luck with your choice.

 

[JGorski]

If you dont mind a little extra weight, you might go for the Bartlein HV #9, w/o the scope she weighs 13.5lbs, or so says Chads scale.

 

[Cordova13]

That's a nice looking rifle. I do like the look of that barrel

 

[Cordova13]

On the Bartlein site when you click on calibers theres a .308 and a 30 cal tight. which one would you get?

 

[JGorski]

On the Bartlein site when you click on calibers theres a .308 and a 30 cal tight. which one would you get?

Give Frank Green a call at Bartlein, he's the expert, he's on the "Hide" too.

 

[JGorski]

From the reading i did on the subject Id get the standard 308.

 

[Cordova13]

Thanks for that. I did pm him to so ill see what he has to say too

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Here ya go bud.. there are 10 in stock ready to ship..

10 - Bartlein 30 Cal. (.299"-.308"), #14 (M24/M40/Rem Tactical)
contour, 1:11.25" twist, 5R rifled, 27" stainless steel blank
$330 + shipping

http://www.6mmar.com/Barrels.php

 

[Cordova13]

Here ya go bud.. there are 10 in stock ready to ship..

10 - Bartlein 30 Cal. (.299"-.308"), #14 (M24/M40/Rem Tactical)
contour, 1:11.25" twist, 5R rifled, 27" stainless steel blank
$330 + shipping

http://www.6mmar.com/Barrels.php

Awesome. thank you

 

[earthquake]

Mine was a "tight" bore, or .299" which can give you a bit more MV. This helps if you cut the barrel shorter and are trying to squeeze as much velocity as you can out of your ammo.