I've decided to build a .260Rem. on a 700 SA. On my previous builds I've used Shilen barrels and am happy with them. My question is what maker, barrel length and rate of twist for 140gr. bullets (probably Berger's) do you recommend and why? As for ROT I was thinking 8.75?
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Re: Recommended barrel for .260 build
I'd definatly get a 6.5mm barrel !!
I'm a dick i know
anyway , I had a Broughton 5C barrel on mine and it shot great but i've also had great luck with Kreiger and Bartlein as well as Brux , Hart , Shilen , Douglas and Pac-Nor.
Honestly I lean more toward Kreigers though.
If its plumbed up correctly it will shoot well for you I have heard of each of the barrel makers above putting out a turd and the chances are always their but all of them made good and replaced the barrel
And for the rate of twist 1-8.6 is common and works great for everything from 95gr V-max to 140 Berger
I'd definatly get a 6.5mm barrel !!
I'm a dick i know
anyway , I had a Broughton 5C barrel on mine and it shot great but i've also had great luck with Kreiger and Bartlein as well as Brux , Hart , Shilen , Douglas and Pac-Nor.
Honestly I lean more toward Kreigers though.
If its plumbed up correctly it will shoot well for you I have heard of each of the barrel makers above putting out a turd and the chances are always their but all of them made good and replaced the barrel
And for the rate of twist 1-8.6 is common and works great for everything from 95gr V-max to 140 Berger
Re: Recommended barrel for .260 build
8 twist try a Benchmark barrel 360 652 2594 they will make you wjat you want in a reasonable amount of time and it will shoot lights out.
8 twist try a Benchmark barrel 360 652 2594 they will make you wjat you want in a reasonable amount of time and it will shoot lights out.
Re: Recommended barrel for .260 build
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: diggler44</div><div class="ubbcode-body">8 twist try a Benchmark barrel 360 652 2594 they will make you wjat you want in a reasonable amount of time and it will shoot lights out. </div></div>
What diggler44 is saying is very true. After every perfect string (or near perfect string) of firing, the benchmark crew would chime in with <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">"That's a Benchmark barrel!"</span></span>
After I shot my string, I got the "Hey, nice try!"
Buy a Benchmark barrel. You will NOT be disappointed!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: diggler44</div><div class="ubbcode-body">8 twist try a Benchmark barrel 360 652 2594 they will make you wjat you want in a reasonable amount of time and it will shoot lights out. </div></div>
What diggler44 is saying is very true. After every perfect string (or near perfect string) of firing, the benchmark crew would chime in with <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">"That's a Benchmark barrel!"</span></span>
After I shot my string, I got the "Hey, nice try!"
Buy a Benchmark barrel. You will NOT be disappointed!
Re: Recommended barrel for .260 build
I have built a few 260s. I have tried bartlien, kreiger,broughton. They all shot great. I like a 8.5 twist barrel.
I have built a few 260s. I have tried bartlien, kreiger,broughton. They all shot great. I like a 8.5 twist barrel.
Re: Recommended barrel for .260 build
Not sure how current this is but;
Jerry Evans
Benchmark Barrels
1105 pioneer Hwy E.
Arlington, Wash. 98233
360-652-2594
Not sure how current this is but;
Jerry Evans
Benchmark Barrels
1105 pioneer Hwy E.
Arlington, Wash. 98233
360-652-2594
Re: Recommended barrel for .260 build
I would go 1-8" twist rate for the 140's, I have had great luck with the 6 6.5mm barrels from Brux. I shoot 130 Bergers in my 6.5 x 47L and 139 Scenars in my 6.5 x 55 AI, I shoot both barrels in F-class competitions depending on conditions and range.
Not much but I hope it helps,
wade
I would go 1-8" twist rate for the 140's, I have had great luck with the 6 6.5mm barrels from Brux. I shoot 130 Bergers in my 6.5 x 47L and 139 Scenars in my 6.5 x 55 AI, I shoot both barrels in F-class competitions depending on conditions and range.
Not much but I hope it helps,
wade
Re: Recommended barrel for .260 build
On my latest 260 AI, I used a Krieger 1/8 and shoot the 142 SMK (48.5 H4831SC) 2900 fps). It shoots with my buddy's 6.5-284 to 1200 yds (length of range)
On my latest 260 AI, I used a Krieger 1/8 and shoot the 142 SMK (48.5 H4831SC) 2900 fps). It shoots with my buddy's 6.5-284 to 1200 yds (length of range)
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