building a new rifle.

[jr1000]

I need to know what match grade barrel i need. Im building a 300 win mag. Rem. 700 action. Im thinking of a 30" stainless barrel. What twist rate do i need?. I will be shooting 180gr to a 200+gr bullet. Any ideas on what powder to start with on reloading. h1000? Ive been out of shooting for a good while, and im having to relearn all the stuff. lol

 

[ubet]

Re: building a new rifle.

1:10 twist on the barrel will handle the bigger bullets. bullet selection, 185gr begers/scenars, 190gr smk/berger/scenars, 210 bergers/smk, 208 amaxs those are getting used a lot. I have a 300wsm with a 1:10 and shoot the 185s out of it, and it works great.

Powders for those two I use vihtavouri.

 

[jr1000]

Re: building a new rifle.

Thanks. I appreciate the info. I was thinking of getting a longer barrel also. 30" to 32". A shooter at the local range said i could get a few more fps out of it.

 

[FequalsMA]

Re: building a new rifle.

Unless your really reaching out there or burning a slow powder the 30 plus length may be a bit much. 26, 28, will be easier to find a load for.

 

[buckey]

Re: building a new rifle.

I'd go 1-10" twist with a 26" barrel.

Always think of total rifle balance when picking a longer barrel length.

 

[jr1000]

Re: building a new rifle.

Im thinking of a 1000yd+ rifle. I can add weight to the back of the stock if need be. That will help balance the rifle. Weight is not a issue with me. Is the jewell trigger worth the extra money vs. some of the others? Im seeing prices from $100 to close to $300. I would like to have something about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs.

 

[FequalsMA]

Re: building a new rifle.

Best prices are here:

http://www.greatscottshooters.com/

and yes they are worth every penny.

 

[ker2222]

Re: building a new rifle.

there is nothing like the jewel. They might not be meant to be drug through the mud and what not, but they are the gold standard for trigger feel

 

[jr1000]

Re: building a new rifle.

cool. thanks. ill check them out.