Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

[Aimsmall55]

Time for a new barrel for my 700 police .300 win mag. I have heard that Broughton 5c
Barrels are awesome. I shoot 210 vlds and 208 amaxs exclusively. It's a 1:10 twist now, will a 1:9 push em faster? Also, can they design a Barrel exclusively for the rounds mentioned above. I would also like 30" for some extra velocity and more stabilization. Gonna get one just need some advice as to what contour and design. Any input would help as this is my first time buying a new barrel.

 

[Fjr86]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

Depends on what you plan on using the rifle for.

I opted for a Medium Palma (Bartlein) contour .820 at the muzzle because its lighter than match contours, but is still relatively stiff. Looks to be equivalent to the STD Palma from Broughton.

I had a M24/M40 straight(Bartlein) contour .900 at the muzzle and it made lugging my rifle around undesirable. I wanted a rifle I wouldn't mind toting around with me in the field.

 

[Aimsmall55]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

It will be used for LR deer hunting, possibly competition, and just enjoying shooting in general. I know very little about contour design but let's put it this way I want it to be heavy bc I will not be lugging it around the woods, I use my LTR for that. Heavy I say bc I shoot Mostly prone with a Harris bipod and my gear bag as butt rest while deer hunting looonnnggg fields

 

[MAGUA]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

You should call Tim at Broughton barrels he can answer all your questions about his barrels.

http://www.rifle-barrels.net/

 

[Aimsmall55]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MAGUA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You should call Tim at Broughton barrels he can answer all your questions about his barrels.

http://www.rifle-barrels.net/</div></div>


Thanks. Will do.

 

[Gray]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

I would do an M40 contour, if you plan on hiking it around then a Heavy Palma or Sendero Contour. I would go 1-10" twist if it was me.

 

[Aimsmall55]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

Wouldn't a 1:9 give it more stability and velocity? Or would it increase pressure too much?? Like I said this is all new to me

 

[Lowe Left]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

I've read, on the interweb so it must be true, that a faster twist rate will NORMALLY reduce velocity. If the 10-twist slings the 210/208 well then I'd suggest you stick with that.

 

[Aimsmall55]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

10-4. I have always been curious about that. Got to admit those 1:10's will stabilize just about everything.

 

[swampbuck]

Re: Broughton 5c barrel for .300 win mag

I would go with a Sandero contour. You won't regret your Broughton