I think in the next year I might replace my barrel on my old Rem700 rifle. Its been heavily used and Id like to continue using the rifle till I retire. I thought I knew a lot about guns until I started googling what to learn about custom barrels and its like a whole new world, makes sense considering its the last thing the bullet sees before meeting the target. Anyways... I will list what Im researching and what little I know so far, feel free to pick a topic and school me or just school me on it all.
Rem 700 cal: 25-06. Application hunting deer, elk and pronghorn, with target sessions in between.
Twist. I already know I want a fast twist to use heavier longer bullets for this rifle I want a 7:1 twist rate to shoot monolithics in the 115 to 128grain range.
Barrel length? Currently 24inches. Id like to stay here but open to reasons to go longer.
Barrel material: Id like to stay with polished blued steel to match the receiver. I will remain open to other better non matching materials but you might have to twist my arm a lot.
Carbon fiber barrels? but why? Can I get bull barrel performance for the same weight as a tapered barrel?
Fluting? Im kinda liking the idea of improving cooling down time between shots...
Contour? My current barrel in thin, measures .650" dia at the crown. Id like to go at least .750" but not certain how much more weight I want to add to a hunting rifle.
Crown? Im reading there is flat, 11deg, recessed, standard... what to pick and why?
Rifling type? button or cut?
Rifling count? How many lands? I see one maker lets me pick between 4 or 5, why?
Others dont offer, is this worth insisting?
Chamber, should I go Ackely Improved and why? Benefits vs cons? Can I still shoot regular ammo?
Rem 700 cal: 25-06. Application hunting deer, elk and pronghorn, with target sessions in between.
Twist. I already know I want a fast twist to use heavier longer bullets for this rifle I want a 7:1 twist rate to shoot monolithics in the 115 to 128grain range.
Barrel length? Currently 24inches. Id like to stay here but open to reasons to go longer.
Barrel material: Id like to stay with polished blued steel to match the receiver. I will remain open to other better non matching materials but you might have to twist my arm a lot.
Carbon fiber barrels? but why? Can I get bull barrel performance for the same weight as a tapered barrel?
Fluting? Im kinda liking the idea of improving cooling down time between shots...
Contour? My current barrel in thin, measures .650" dia at the crown. Id like to go at least .750" but not certain how much more weight I want to add to a hunting rifle.
Crown? Im reading there is flat, 11deg, recessed, standard... what to pick and why?
Rifling type? button or cut?
Rifling count? How many lands? I see one maker lets me pick between 4 or 5, why?
Others dont offer, is this worth insisting?
Chamber, should I go Ackely Improved and why? Benefits vs cons? Can I still shoot regular ammo?
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